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House vote: H.R. 5921 // April 15, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023

Sponsor: Bill Huizenga (R-MI)

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023 This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology. This prohibition does not apply to the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, or humanitarian assistance benefitting the civilian population of Iran.

Foreign Trade and International Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

294 votes, representing 181,440,517 people68.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

105 votes, representing 63,209,831 people23.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.2% 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
YeaWon29468.1%
NayLost10523.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.2%