House vote: H.Res. 1054 // September 29, 2006
Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2007; and providing for the consideration of S. 3930, Military Commissions Act and H.R. 4772, Private Property Rights Implementation Act
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 5441 making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Provides for consideration of S. 3930 to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for consideration of H.R.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.4% 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 | 221 | 52.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 186 | 41.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.4% |