S. 540 // February 12, 2014
Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act
Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 11, 2014. ) Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act - Suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on March 15, 2015. S.
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 2.2% 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 | 55 | 58.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 43 | 39.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.2% |