House vote: H.R. 1998 // June 23, 2025Needed two-thirds to pass
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
Sponsor: Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person (individual or entity) that the President determines knowingly engages in piracy. The bill also applies civil and criminal penalties to persons that violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause a violation of the regulations promulgated to carry out such sanctions.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.7% 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 | 392 | 90.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 14 | 3.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.7% |