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House vote: H.Con.Res. 392 // May 2, 2006Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-SC)

Recognizes the independence of the State of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people, and extends warm congratulations to the people of Israel as they celebrate the 58th anniversary of Israel's independence. S. administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 214,135,379 people95.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon41395.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%