House vote: H.Res. 79 // January 30, 2019Needed two-thirds to agree
H.Res. 79
Sponsor: Jennifer Wexton (D-VA)
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.3% 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 | 163 | 37.7% |
| Yea | Lost | 249 | 56.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.3% |