House vote: S. 272 // August 23, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass
Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
Sponsor: Gary Peters (D-MI)
This act requires federal agencies to post budget justification materials on certain public websites, including a single searchable website (e.g., USAspending.gov) and each agency's website. The materials most be posted in an open format that enables users to download individual reports, all reports in bulk, and the results of a search. In addition, the materials must be posted no later than two weeks after they are first submitted to Congress.
Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.4% 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 | 423 | 97.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.4% |