House vote: H.Res. 539 // February 7, 2012
Providing for consideration of H.R. 3581, the Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2012
Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)
R. 3581) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.8% 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 | 232 | 53.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 177 | 41.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.8% |