House vote: H.R. 6207 // November 27, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass
Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018
Sponsor: CHRISTOPHER SMITH (R-NJ)
Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018 This bill (1) urges the President to support efforts at the United Nations with respect to the humanitarian and political crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, (2) provides statutory authority for specified sanctions related to the Congo, and (3) requires the Department of State to report on human rights abuses and corruption there.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 11.4% 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 | 374 | 86.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 11 | 2.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.4% |