House vote: H.Res. 747 // August 1, 2012
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6169) Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-SC)
R. R. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; 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 | 53.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 179 | 41.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.2% |