House vote: H.R. 4411 // July 11, 2006
Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act
Sponsor: JIM LEACH (R-IA)
Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act - Title I: Modernization of the Wire Act of 1961 - (Sec. , wireless) communication facilities. Defines "bets and wagers" to include bets for contests, sporting events, games predominantly subject to chance, and lotteries.
Finance and Financial Sector Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 297 | 69.0% |
| Yea | Lost | 114 | 25.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.5% |