House vote: H.Res. 87 // January 27, 2009
Rule providing for consideration of the bill S. 181
Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 181) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.9% 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 | 252 | 56.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 175 | 41.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.9% |