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House vote: H.R. 4278 // March 27, 2014Needed two-thirds to pass

Ukraine Support Act

Sponsor: ED ROYCE (R-CA)

Ukraine Support Act - (Sec. 2) Sets forth U.S. policy regarding Ukraine, including: (1) support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a democratic Ukraine, and (2) condemnation of Russia's armed intervention into Ukraine and its illegal annexation of Crimea. Title I: Assistance Provisions - (Sec. 101) Authorizes and encourages the President to provide assistance to support democracy and civil society, including community- and faith-based organizations, in Ukraine by: (1) improving democratic governance and anti-corruption efforts; (2) supporting Ukrainian efforts to foster greater unity among people and regions of the country, combat anti-Semitism, and promote respect for religious freedom; (3) supporting the people and government of Ukraine in conducting free and fair elections; (4) assisting Ukraine in diversifying its economy, trade, and energy supplies; and (5) expanding access to independent media and assisting with the protection of journalists and civil society activists. Authorizes FY2014 appropriations for such activities.

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

Won the vote · Yea

399 votes, representing 224,396,609 people91.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

19 votes, representing 10,753,107 people4.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% 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
YeaWon39991.7%
NayLost194.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%