House vote: H.R. 2382 // February 5, 2020Needed two-thirds to pass
USPS Fairness Act
Sponsor: PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)
This bill repeals the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service annually prepay future retirement health benefits.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.5% 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 | 309 | 70.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 106 | 24.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.5% |