House vote: H.Res. 178 // April 25, 2013
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Rob Bishop (R-UT)
R. 527 (Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act). Makes it in order for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions to suspend the rules on April 26, 2013.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.3% 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 | 231 | 53.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 177 | 40.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.3% |