House vote: H.Res. 340 // July 8, 2011
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
R. 1309) to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 269 | 63.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 146 | 32.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.7% |