House vote: H.Res. 380 // July 28, 2015
Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 (REINS Act), and providing for proceedings during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-GA)
R. 427) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for proceedings during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.4% 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 | 240 | 55.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 167 | 38.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.4% |