House vote: H.R. 1157 // September 9, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass
Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023
Sponsor: Andy Barr (R-KY)
This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic security, or sovereignty of the United States or other countries.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 11.1% 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 | 351 | 80.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 36 | 8.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.1% |