Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Sponsor: Charles Dent (R-PA)
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 provides FY2016 appropriations; extends expiring tax provisions; and affects policies in areas including oil exports, intelligence, cybersecurity, health care, financial services, visa waivers, and conservation. The bill provides appropriations for the federal government through the end of FY2016. The twelve regular appropriations bills included in the divisions of the bill increase discretionary spending above FY2015 levels, which reflects the increased discretionary spending limits included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.
Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service. CRS gives each bill one topic, based on the bill as introduced. This one carries 457 subject terms, so it spans well beyond that single label.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 9.3% 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 | 65 | 66.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 33 | 24.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 9.3% |