House vote: H.R. 1089 // May 19, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass
Veterans Employment Rights Realignment Act of 2009
Sponsor: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD)
Veterans Employment Rights Realignment Act of 2009 - Provides for the enforcement through the Office of Special Counsel of the employment and unemployment rights of veterans and members of the Armed Forces employed by federal agencies. Authorizes such an individual to file a complaint with the Special Counsel. (Under current law, such individual may only file a complaint with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs).
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.6% 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 | 423 | 97.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.6% |