House vote: H.Res. 257 // March 19, 2009
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Makes it in order at any time on March 19, 2009, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a measure addressing excessive compensation paid to employees of corporations in which the federal government has a significant interest.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.0% 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 | 242 | 54.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 180 | 42.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.0% |