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House vote: H.Res. 546 // December 3, 2019Needed two-thirds to agree

H.Res. 546

Sponsor: Albio Sires (D-NJ)

This resolution calls on all leaders of the Group of Seven (a group consisting of the seven largest major advanced economies, as determined by the International Monetary Fund) to oppose Russia's readmission into the group. The resolution also condemns Russia's assaults on democratic societies worldwide and its aggressive actions in Ukraine.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

339 votes, representing 197,699,526 people77.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

71 votes, representing 41,991,010 people16.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.9% 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
YeaWon33977.6%
NayLost7116.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.9%