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House vote: H.R. 4723 // March 19, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

Sponsor: Ann Wagner (R-MO)

, individuals or entities) that are involved in certain actions that threaten the peace, stability, or democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The President must impose such sanctions on certain foreign persons, including those that are responsible for or engaged in corruption or certain acts or policies that seek to (1) threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina; (2) undermine democratic processes or institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; or (3) undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or certain authorities related to the agreement. ) The Department of the Treasury may impose certain prohibitions and restrictions on a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for a foreign person subject to sanctions under this bill.

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

Won the vote · Yea

365 votes, representing 222,866,227 people83.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

30 votes, representing 18,725,982 people7.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.4% 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
YeaWon36583.6%
NayLost307.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.4%