House vote: H.R. 3527 // September 17, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass
To extend for two months the authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
Sponsor: BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend for two months, from September 30 to November 30, 2007, the authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).
Foreign Trade and International Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 13.0% 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 | 347 | 79.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 30 | 7.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 13.0% |