House vote: S. 5168 // December 21, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
Sponsor: Alex Padilla (D-CA)
This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.
Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.8% 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 | 387 | 89.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 18 | 4.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.8% |