House vote: H.R. 549 // July 25, 2019
Venezuela TPS Act of 2019
Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL)
Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 This bill addresses the migration of Venezuelan nationals by permitting them to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 272 | 62.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 158 | 36.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.2% |