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House vote: H.Res. 193 // May 10, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba on May 20, 1005, in Cuba

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)

Supports the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba in May 2005 in Havana. Urges: (1) the international community to support the Assembly's mission to bring democracy to Cuba; and (2) the Administration and international community to oppose any attempts by the Castro regime to repress Assembly organizers and participants. Shares the Assembly's pro-democracy ideals.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

392 votes, representing 194,267,845 people90.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

22 votes, representing 10,205,463 people4.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.8% 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
YeaWon39290.4%
NayLost224.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.8%