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House vote: H.Res. 195 // May 4, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and the Liberation of Western Bohemia

Sponsor: JACK KINGSTON (R-GA)

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Western Bohemia during World War II which culminated in an Allied victory that assured the defeat of Nazi Germany and ended the war in Europe two weeks later. Honors those individuals who gave their lives during the Liberation of Western Bohemia. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the United States and the citizens of the Czech Republic.

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

Won the vote · Yea

419 votes, representing 206,865,067 people96.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
YeaWon41996.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%