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House vote: H.Res. 831 // April 5, 2022Needed two-thirds to agree

H.Res. 831

Sponsor: Gerald Connolly (D-VA)

This resolution reaffirms unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as an alliance founded on democratic principles. The resolution urges NATO to continue to provide unwavering support to the people of Ukraine as they fight for their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a democratic future. The resolution calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to adopt a new Strategic Concept for NATO that is clear about its support for shared democratic values and committed to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries.

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

Won the vote · Yea

355 votes, representing 212,328,592 people81.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

62 votes, representing 38,083,644 people14.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.8% 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
YeaWon35581.5%
NayLost6214.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.8%