House vote: S. 1862 // December 21, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017
Sponsor: Bob Corker (R-TN)
This bill modifies the criteria for evaluating whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for combatting human trafficking. The President shall ensure that federal agencies limit grants and contracts to entities that do not engage in various activities related to human trafficking. Under the bill, one prohibited activity is charging employees for placement or recruitment fees.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 15.0% 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 | 370 | 85.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 15.0% |