House vote: H.J.Res. 118 // September 20, 2012
Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of HHS relating to waiver and expenditure authority under the Social Security Act with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program
Sponsor: DAVE CAMP (R-MI)
Disapproves of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to waiver and expenditure authority under the Social Security Act with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Social Welfare Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.3% 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 | 244 | 55.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 159 | 36.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.3% |