Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act
Sponsor: NITA LOWEY (D-NY)
This bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. DIVISION A--CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 This division provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies through December 11, 2020. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2021 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2021 begins on October 1, 2020.
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 157 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 11.1% 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 | 84 | 72.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 10 | 16.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.1% |