House vote: H.R. 3835 // February 1, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees
Sponsor: Sean Duffy (R-WI)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. L. 111-242) to extend through December 31, 2013, the freeze on any cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to the pay of certain federal civilian employees (thus extends such freeze from two to three calendar years).
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.7% 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 | 299 | 68.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 115 | 26.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.7% |