House vote: H.Res. 691 // July 30, 2009
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2749) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes
Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2749) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 249 | 56.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 180 | 42.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.3% |