House vote: H.Res. 653 // July 17, 2009
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 1018, the Restore Our American Mustangs Act
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1018) to amend the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to improve the management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.5% 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 | 232 | 51.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 188 | 44.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.5% |