Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005
Sponsor: BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance, including through nongovernmental or international organizations, for basic care for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries, including assistance for: (1) community-based care; (2) school food programs; (3) education and employment training; (4) psychosocial support; (5) protection of inheritance rights; and (6) HIV/AIDS care. Directs the President to establish a monitoring and evaluation system to measure such assistance's effectiveness. Directs the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Advisor for Assistance to Vulnerable Populations.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.5% 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 | 415 | 95.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 9 | 2.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.5% |