House vote: H.Res. 269 // May 24, 2011
Consideration of HR 1216 to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations; consideration of HR 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2012; and waiving clause 6(a) of rule XIII
Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
R. R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.2% 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 | 233 | 55.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 179 | 39.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.2% |