House vote: H.R. 1425 // September 11, 2024
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
Sponsor: Thomas Tiffany (R-WI)
This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate. Specifically, this bill applies to any international instrument negotiated by the intergovernmental negotiating body established by the WHA in December 2021 to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.9% 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 | 219 | 50.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 199 | 45.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.9% |