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House vote: H.Res. 252 // March 27, 2019

H.Res. 252

Sponsor: Norma Torres (D-CA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 124) expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

232 votes, representing 135,414,193 people53.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 111,579,063 people43.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon23253.2%
NayLost19043.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%