House vote: H.R. 5785 // September 20, 2016Needed two-thirds to pass
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers
Sponsor: Steve Russell (R-OK)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This bill exempts retired air traffic controllers from a reduction to their Federal Employees Retirement System annuity supplement (on account of their earnings for work performed while entitled to the annuity after their separation from federal service) during any period in which they are employed full time as air traffic control instructors under contract with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 399 | 91.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 4 | 0.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.4% |