House vote: H.Res. 1771 // December 21, 2010
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Waives specified requirements of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of December 24, 2010, on the same day they are presented to the House. Makes it in order at any time through such date for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 19.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 199 | 44.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 151 | 35.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 19.5% |