H.R. 3435 // August 6, 2009House: Needed two-thirds to pass
Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.
Sponsor: DAVID OBEY (D-WI)
Makes emergency supplemental appropriations of $2 billion for FY2009 and FY2010 to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program (Cash for Clunkers Program). Amends the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program to require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the DOT Inspector General to review and report to Congress on the administration of the program.
Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.4% 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 | 60 | 65.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 37 | 32.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.4% |