House vote: H.Res. 221 // March 23, 2017
H.Res. 221
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of March 27, 2017, on the same day it is presented to the House. (Sec. 2) Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of March 26, 2017, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% 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 | 227 | 51.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 189 | 43.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |