House vote: H.Res. 1344 // May 12, 2010
Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
Sponsor: Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5116) to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.4% 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 | 243 | 54.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 177 | 42.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.4% |