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House vote: H.Res. 126 // March 2, 2005

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 27, Job Training Improvement Act

Sponsor: Rob Bishop (R-UT)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to enhance the workforce investment system of the Nation by strengthening one-stop career centers, providing for more effective governance arrangements, promoting access to a more comprehensive array of employment, training, and related services, establishing a targeted approach to serving youth, and improving performance accountability.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

227 votes, representing 114,870,929 people53.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

191 votes, representing 91,714,270 people42.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22753.5%
NayLost19142.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.8%