House vote: H.Con.Res. 81 // April 27, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the two-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba.
Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
Condemns the arrest of more than 75 journalists, labor union organizers, civic leaders, librarians, and human rights activists as political prisoners in March 2003, and the Cuban regime's continuing crackdown against the internal opposition and the independent press. Expresses admiration and solidarity with the Cuban internal opposition and independent press. Demands that the Cuban regime release all political prisoners, legalize all political parties, labor unions, and the press, and hold free elections.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.3% 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 | 398 | 91.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 27 | 5.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.3% |