H.R. 23 // January 28, 2025Senate: Needed 60 votes to end debate
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Sponsor: Chip Roy (R-TX)
This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. S. S.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 45 | 50.3% |
| Yea | Lost | 54 | 48.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.6% |
Senate This vote needed 60 yes votes to pass, more than the usual majority. It's called cloture, and it means a side with a majority of votes can still lose.