House vote: H.R. 5063 // September 7, 2016
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016
Sponsor: ROBERT GOODLATTE (R-VA)
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits government officials from entering into or enforcing a settlement agreement resolving a civil action on behalf of the United States that provides for a payment to any person or entity other than the United States. The bill provides exceptions to allow payments that remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment or that constitute payment for services rendered in connection with the case.
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Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 234 | 53.6% |
| Yea | Lost | 178 | 41.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.4% |