House vote: Procedural vote // July 9, 2009
Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.7% 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 | 240 | 53.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 179 | 42.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.7% |