House vote: H.R. 5987 // December 8, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass
Seniors Protection Act of 2010
Sponsor: EARL POMEROY (D-ND)
Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $250 payment to recipients of Social Security, SSI (Supplemental Security Income under title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits if no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011.
Social Welfare Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.3% 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 | 153 | 36.4% |
| Yea | Lost | 254 | 57.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.3% |