House vote: H.Res. 213 // April 14, 2005
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Sponsor: NANCY PELOSI (D-CA)
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to: (1) appoint a bipartisan task force with equal representation of the majority and minority parties to make recommendations to restore public confidence in the ethics process; and (2) report its findings and recommendations to the House by June 1, 2005.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.0% 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 | 218 | 51.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 195 | 43.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.0% |