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House vote: H.Res. 1469 // September 25, 2024

H.Res. 1469

Sponsor: Michael McCaul (R-TX)

This resolution states that the House of Representatives condemns President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and 13 other individuals for their role in the Afghanistan withdrawal and noncombatant evacuation operation.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

219 votes, representing 135,417,022 people50.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 117,455,658 people44.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.2% 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
YeaWon21950.8%
NayLost19444.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.2%