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House vote: H.Res. 190 // April 6, 2005

Honoring the life and achievements of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and expressing profound sorrow on his death.

Sponsor: HENRY HYDE (R-IL)

Honors the life and work of Pope John Paul II. Expresses condolences to the people of Poland for the loss of such an inspirational figure in Poland's political transformation. Extends sympathy to Catholics around the world who looked to the Pope as Supreme Pontiff.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

415 votes, representing 205,257,787 people95.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% 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
YeaWon41595.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%