House vote: H.R. 2548 // May 8, 2014Needed two-thirds to pass
Electrify Africa Act of 2014
Sponsor: ED ROYCE (R-CA)
Electrify Africa Act of 2014 - (Sec. 5) Directs the President to establish a multiyear policy, partnership, and funding strategy to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa develop an appropriate mix of power solutions to provide sufficient electricity access to people living in rural and urban areas in order to alleviate poverty and drive economic growth. (Sec.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.9% 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 | 297 | 68.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 117 | 26.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.9% |