House vote: H.R. 5146 // April 27, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass
To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2011
Sponsor: Harry Mitchell (D-AZ)
Eliminates automatic cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress during FY2011.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.1% 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 | 402 | 92.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 15 | 3.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.1% |