House vote: H.R. 1392 // April 21, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021
Sponsor: Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment. S.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.1% 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 | 350 | 80.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 71 | 16.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.1% |