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House vote: H.Res. 132 // February 27, 2023Needed two-thirds to agree

Responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023.

Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-SC)

This resolution mourns the loss of life in Turkey (Turkiye) and Syria caused by the earthquakes in Turkey on February 6, 2023. The resolution also (1) applauds the work of humanitarian aid and rescue workers on the ground; and (2) condemns the efforts by the Assad regime of Syria to exploit the disaster to evade international pressure and accountability, including by preventing the United Nations from providing assistance through border crossings between Turkey and Syria.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

414 votes, representing 248,908,595 people95.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,199,241 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.4% 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
YeaWon41495.1%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.4%