House vote: H.R. 6899 // May 11, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022
Sponsor: J. Hill (R-AR)
This act prohibits the Department of the Treasury from engaging in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by Russia or Belarus and requires Treasury to take actions to oppose financial assistance to Russia or Belarus. The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.1% 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 | 410 | 94.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.1% |