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House vote: S. 1064 // November 3, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

RENACER Act

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-NJ)

Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. S. leadership at international financial institutions to advocate for increased oversight with respect to any loan or financial or technical assistance for projects in Nicaragua.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

387 votes, representing 229,138,149 people88.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

35 votes, representing 21,016,855 people8.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% 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
YeaWon38788.9%
NayLost358.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%