House vote: H.R. 4506 // March 12, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass
Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010
Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010 - Amends the federal judicial code to authorize the appointment of additional permanent bankruptcy judges in various states. Converts certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judges to permanent offices in specified states. Extends certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judges previously authorized for Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Law Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 19.7% 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 | 345 | 79.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 5 | 1.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 19.7% |