House vote: H.Res. 1017 // September 26, 2006Needed two-thirds to agree
Affirming support for the sovereignty and security of Lebanon and the Lebanese people.
Sponsor: TOM LANTOS (D-CA)
Commends: (1) the many Lebanese who continue to adhere to the principles of the Cedar Revolution; and (2) the democratically-elected government of Lebanon for its critical and courageous decision to deploy the Lebanese Armed Forces to the Lebanon-Israeli border. N. Security Council Resolution 1701, is that the weapons flow to Hizballah should cease and that Hizballah should be disarmed.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.3% 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 | 411 | 94.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 5 | 1.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.3% |