House vote: H.Res. 796 // March 22, 2018
H.Res. 796
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.9% 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 | 211 | 48.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 207 | 47.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.9% |