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House vote: H.Res. 599 // November 13, 2017

H.Res. 599

Sponsor: Ro Khanna (D-CA)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the urgent need for a political solution in Yemen consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216 or as otherwise agreed to by the parties. Denounces the conduct of activities in Yemen and areas affected by the conflict that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict, including the deliberate targeting of civilian populations or the use of civilian human shields.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

366 votes, representing 211,388,823 people84.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

30 votes, representing 17,405,369 people6.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.0% 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
YeaWon36684.1%
NayLost306.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.0%