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House vote: H.R. 8958 // September 23, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Sponsor: Frank Lucas (R-OK)

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the programs and activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It also establishes and revises various NASA programs relating to space exploration, research, and technology. , the Moon to Mars and Artemis programs).

Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

366 votes, representing 223,652,536 people83.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

21 votes, representing 13,265,578 people5.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.1% 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
YeaWon36683.9%
NayLost215.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.1%