House vote: H.J.Res. 35 // February 27, 2015
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: HAROLD ROGERS (R-KY)
This joint resolution amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 to extend the continuing FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the current annual rate until the earlier of March 19, 2015, or enactment of DHS appropriations legislation for FY2015. The joint resolution prevents a shutdown of DHS when funding under current law expires on February 27, 2015.
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 1.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 224 | 51.7% |
| Yea | Lost | 203 | 46.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.9% |