To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons engaged in piracy, and for… — House Roll Call 172
Passed in the House on June 23, 2025 · 392 Yea, 14 Nay, 25 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1998 Sanction Sea Pirates Act
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025 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.
Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 201 Yea, 7 Nay, 10 not voting/present.
Democrat: 190 Yea, 7 Nay, 15 not voting/present.
Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
Gregorio Casar (D-TX) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Jesús García (D-IL) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Summer Lee (D-PA) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Ilhan Omar (D-MN) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Delia Ramirez (D-IL) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Lateefah Simon (D-CA) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Eli Crane (R-AZ) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Marjorie Greene (R-GA) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.