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House vote: H.R. 1698 // October 26, 2017Needed two-thirds to pass

Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act

Sponsor: ED ROYCE (R-CA)

S. policy to prevent Iran from undertaking any activity related to nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. The President shall report to Congress regarding the foreign and domestic supply chain in Iran that supports Iran's ballistic missile program.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

423 votes, representing 244,708,641 people97.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,169,067 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.2% 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
YeaWon42397.3%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%