H.J.Res. 98 // January 26, 2012
Motion to Proceed to Consider H.J. Res. 98
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 5.7% 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 | 52 | 57.1% |
| Yea | Lost | 44 | 37.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.7% |