House vote: H.R. 1651 // March 17, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021
Sponsor: JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
, coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021.
Law Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.0% 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 | 399 | 91.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 14 | 3.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.0% |