House vote: H.Res. 1046 // September 28, 2006
Waiving the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Sponsor: ADAM PUTNAM (R-FL)
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of the following measures on the same day they are presented to the House: (1) a bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war; (2) a bill to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; and (3) a conference report on H.R. 5441 (FY2007 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.5% 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 | 223 | 52.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 197 | 43.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.5% |