House vote: H.R. 4855 // June 15, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass
Work-Life Balance Award Act
Sponsor: LYNN WOOLSEY (D-CA)
Work-Life Balance Award Act - Establishes in the Department of Labor an annual Work-Life Balance Award for employers that have developed and implemented work-life balance policies. Establishes a Work-Life Balance Advisory Board to develop criteria to determine recipients of the Award.
Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 163 | 38.7% |
| Yea | Lost | 249 | 55.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.5% |