House vote: H.Res. 729 // September 13, 2016Needed two-thirds to agree
Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel
Sponsor: ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms: that Israel is a major U.S. strategic partner, that it is U.S. policy and law to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and self-defense capacity, and support of an Israeli tiered missile defense program. Urges finalization of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.9% 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 | 405 | 93.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 4 | 0.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.9% |