House vote: S. 138 // June 12, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
This act addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). S. policies and activities relating to Tibet, this act defines Tibet to include the TAR and the Tibetan areas of the Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 391 | 89.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 26 | 6.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.2% |