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House vote: H.R. 737 // November 20, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Sponsor: Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. S. ) The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins.

Animals Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

310 votes, representing 181,135,278 people71.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

107 votes, representing 62,965,446 people24.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon31071.1%
NayLost10724.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%