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House vote: H.Res. 368 // October 1, 2013

Relating to consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Takes from the Speaker's table H.J. Res. 59, making continuing appropriations for FY2014, and for other purposes, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, insists on the House amendment, and requests a conference with the Senate.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

228 votes, representing 126,645,548 people52.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

199 votes, representing 110,882,787 people45.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.9% 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
YeaWon22852.3%
NayLost19945.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%