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House vote: H.R. 5228 // June 20, 2006Needed two-thirds to pass

To require representatives of governments designated as State Sponsors of Terrorism to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials, and for other purposes

Sponsor: LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART (R-FL)

Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require representatives of governments designated by the Secretary of State as State Sponsors of Terrorism (covered foreign principals) to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials. Prohibits the Secretary from recognizing as accredited a diplomatic or consular officer of a covered foreign principal unless the officer agrees to comply with this Act. Requires the Attorney General to make such information available to the general public in an electronic format.

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

Won the vote · Nay

159 votes, representing 79,222,727 people35.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

263 votes, representing 139,196,645 people61.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 14.8 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon15935.2%
YeaLost26361.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%