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House vote: H.J.Res. 79 // October 10, 2013

Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Sponsor: John Carter (R-TX)

Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 for continuing projects or activities not otherwise specifically provided for that were conducted in FY2013 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 (division D of P.L. 113-6) under the headings "Security, Enforcement, and Investigations--U.S. Customs and Border Protection," "Security, Enforcement, and Investigations--U.S.

Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

226 votes, representing 125,751,890 people52.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

196 votes, representing 109,099,687 people45.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22652.0%
NayLost19645.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%