House vote: H.J.Res. 37 // April 8, 2011
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices
Sponsor: GREG WALDEN (R-OR)
Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.
Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.1% 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 | 238 | 56.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 174 | 38.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.1% |