House vote: H.Res. 859 // September 13, 2016
Providing for consideration of H.R. 5620, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016
Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-GA)
R. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.3% 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 | 54.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 170 | 39.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.3% |