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House vote: H.R. 3033 // April 16, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

Sponsor: Michelle Steel (R-CA)

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023 This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

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

Won the vote · Yea

407 votes, representing 249,609,344 people93.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

16 votes, representing 9,673,493 people3.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.7% 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
YeaWon40793.6%
NayLost163.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.7%