House vote: H.Res. 609 // February 10, 2016
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3442) Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3293) Scientific Research in the National Interest Act
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
R. R. 3293) to provide for greater accountability in Federal funding for scientific research, to promote the progress of science in the United States that serves that national interest.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.1% 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 | 237 | 54.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 180 | 41.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.1% |