H.J.Res.118: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

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September 20, 2012 Roll call number 589 in the House
Question On Passage: H J RES 118 Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of HHS relating to waiver and expenditure authority under the Social Security Act with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program
Ayes: 250 (Democrat: 19; Republican: 231)
Nays: 164 (Democrat: 164; Republican: 0)
Abstained: 15 (Democrat: 7; Republican: 8)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 58%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Aye'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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