House vote: H.Con.Res. 83 // January 9, 2020
H.Con.Res. 83
Sponsor: Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.
International Affairs 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 | 224 | 51.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 194 | 44.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.9% |