This was a vote on a resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to legislation to keep all government agencies and programs operating through December 3, 2010. (Such measures are known as a “continuing resolutions,” or “CRs.”) Democratic leaders brought up this bill in the House of Representatives shortly before adjourning in advance of the 2010 midterm elections.
The House agreed to the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the short-term funding bill by a vote of 233-191. 233 Democrats voted “yea.” 172 Republicans and 19 Democrats voted “nay.” As a result, the House proceeded to formal floor debate on Legislation to keep all government agencies and programs operating through December 3, 2010.