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House vote: H.Res. 1125 // April 10, 2024

H.Res. 1125

Sponsor: Chip Roy (R-TX)

R. R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

228 votes, representing 138,633,742 people52.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

193 votes, representing 119,271,902 people44.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.3% 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
NayWon22852.0%
YeaLost19344.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.3%