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House vote: H.Res. 414 // June 28, 2017

H.Res. 414

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-GA)

R. 3003) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivision of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

235 votes, representing 135,539,177 people53.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 110,151,776 people43.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.3% 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
YeaWon23553.9%
NayLost19043.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%