House vote: H.R. 4744 // April 26, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
Sponsor: Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption. S. S.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.3% 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 | 410 | 94.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.3% |