House vote: H.R. 6122 // September 10, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
To revise the authority of the Librarian of Congress to accept gifts and bequests on behalf of the Library, and for other purposes
Sponsor: DANIEL LUNGREN (R-CA)
Allows the Librarian of Congress to accept in the interest of the Library of Congress, its collections, or its service, personal property valued at $25,000 or less, nonpersonal services, or voluntary and uncompensated personal services. Requires the Librarian, in the case of a gift of securities, to sell the gift and provide the donor with a receipt from the proceeds of the sale. Requires inclusion, in each Annual Report of the Library, of a description of each gift or bequest accepted during the year involved that is valued at $1,000 or more.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 15.5% 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 | 367 | 84.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 15.5% |