House vote: S. 509 // November 2, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass
To authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-WA)
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington. Authorizes appropriations.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 19.2% 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 | 352 | 80.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 19.2% |