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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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

55 votes, representing 143,352,450 people58.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 96,117,481 people39.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5558.6%
NayLost4339.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%