House vote: H.Res. 649 // March 17, 2016
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.7% 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 | 234 | 53.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 181 | 41.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.7% |