House vote: H.R. 1675 // July 22, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass
Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009
Sponsor: Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (the Act) to revise requirements for supportive housing for persons with disabilities. ) Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide tenant-based rental assistance directly to eligible persons with disabilities.
Housing and Community Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.8% 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 | 376 | 86.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 51 | 12.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.8% |