House vote: H.R. 1606 // November 2, 2005Needed two-thirds to pass
Online Freedom of Speech Act
Sponsor: Jeb Hensarling (R-TX)
Online Freedom of Speech Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to exclude communications over the Internet from the meaning of public communication subject to the Act.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 182 | 41.0% |
| Yea | Lost | 225 | 52.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.3% |