House vote: S. 987 // December 16, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010
Sponsor: Richard Durbin (D-IL)
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010 - (Sec. 3) Defines "child marriage" as the marriage of a girl or boy not yet the minimum age for marriage stipulated in law in the country in which the girl or boy is a resident, or where there is no such law, under the age of 18. (Sec.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 166 | 39.5% |
| Yea | Lost | 241 | 54.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.4% |