House vote: H.R. 4365 // August 1, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
To amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies
Sponsor: Ann Buerkle (R-NY)
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 30, 2012. ) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make Thrift Savings Fund accounts subject to a federal tax levy. Requires any revenue gain attributable to the enacment of this Act to be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury and used solely for deficit reduction.
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 6.1% 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 | 402 | 92.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 6 | 1.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.1% |