House vote: H.R. 406 // March 23, 2023Needed two-thirds to pass
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro (D-TX)
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes. (ASEAN is Southeast Asia's primary multilateral organization.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.2% 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 | 388 | 89.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 33 | 7.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.2% |