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House vote: H.R. 66 // February 6, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act

Sponsor: Rodney Davis (R-IL)

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act This bill establishes the Route 66 Centennial Commission to honor Route 66 on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. The Department of Transportation shall prepare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 66.

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

399 votes, representing 233,580,875 people91.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

22 votes, representing 12,938,583 people5.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon39991.7%
NayLost225.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%