House vote: H.Res. 821 // November 29, 2012
Providing for consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012
Sponsor: Richard Nugent (R-FL)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6429) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.7% 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 | 236 | 54.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 165 | 38.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.7% |