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House vote: H.R. 8369 // May 16, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-CA)

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel. Additionally, DOD and the State Department shall ensure prompt delivery of all defense articles and services expected to be delivered to Israel in FY2024 and FY2025.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

224 votes, representing 138,852,183 people52.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

187 votes, representing 113,104,749 people42.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
YeaWon22452.1%
NayLost18742.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%