House vote: H.J.Res. 64 // January 13, 2010Needed two-thirds to override the veto
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: DAVID OBEY (D-WI)
Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2010 to extend from October 31, 2009, through December 23, 2009, appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to that joint resolution, unless either of the following occurs first: (1) the enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; or (2) the enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2010 without any provision for such project or activity.
Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 10.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 245 | 55.0% |
| Yea | Lost | 143 | 34.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 10.7% |