House vote: H.R. 5243 // May 18, 2016
Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016
Sponsor: HAROLD ROGERS (R-KY)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations to the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State to respond to the Zika virus. The bill also rescinds unobligated balances of prior appropriations.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.8% 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 | 240 | 55.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 183 | 42.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.8% |