House vote: H.R. 5278 // June 9, 2016
PROMESA
Sponsor: Sean Duffy (R-WI)
This bill addresses Puerto Rico's debt by establishing an oversight board, a process for restructuring debt, and expedited procedures for approving critical infrastructure projects. (Sec. 2) The effective date of this bill is the date of enactment. Title III (Adjustments of Debts) only applies to cases commenced under it on or after the date of enactment.
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 3.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 225 | 51.7% |
| Yea | Lost | 196 | 45.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.2% |