House vote: H.Res. 805 // October 7, 2009
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Sponsor: John Carter (R-TX)
Removes Representative Rangel as chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means pending completion of the investigation into his affairs by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.4% 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 | 54.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 156 | 37.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.4% |