House vote: H.J.Res. 77 // September 14, 2011
Relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011
Sponsor: Tom Reed (R-NY)
Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.
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 4.0% 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 | 232 | 55.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 186 | 41.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.0% |