House vote: H.Res. 714 // January 30, 2018
H.Res. 714
Sponsor: Liz Cheney (R-WY)
R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.6% 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 | 236 | 54.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 183 | 42.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.6% |