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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

Won the vote · Yea

351 votes, representing 214,697,968 people80.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

36 votes, representing 22,218,020 people8.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.1% 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
YeaWon35180.5%
NayLost368.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.1%