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House vote: H.R. 6930 // April 27, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act

Sponsor: Tom Malinowski (D-NJ)

, individuals and entities) affiliated with Russia's political leadership and addresses related issues. The interagency working group must determine the constitutional mechanisms by which the President may take steps to seize and confiscate assets belonging to any sanctioned foreign person whose wealth is derived through support for or corruption related to the regime of Russian president Vladimir Putin. The working group must report to Congress on certain issues including (1) recommendations to impose additional energy-related sanctions on Russia's government, and (2) any additional authorities the President needs to take steps to seize and confiscate the assets.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 245,574,538 people94.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

8 votes, representing 4,747,284 people1.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% 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
YeaWon40994.3%
NayLost81.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%