House vote: H.J.Res. 3 // January 22, 2009
Relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Disapproves the obligation of any amount to purchase troubled assets under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 exceeding those already obligated (namely, $250 billion, or upon presidential certification, $350 billion).
Finance and Financial Sector Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 270 | 63.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 155 | 34.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.2% |