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House vote: S. 3580 // June 13, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. , late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges.

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

363 votes, representing 217,066,993 people83.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

41 votes, representing 25,218,814 people9.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.0% 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
YeaWon36383.4%
NayLost419.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.0%