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House vote: H.Res. 233 // May 4, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day during World War II.

Sponsor: ELTON GALLEGLY (R-CA)

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. Expresses respect and appreciation to the men and women who served in the European theater during World War II. Remembers and pays tribute to those Americans who gave their lives for their country.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

423 votes, representing 208,771,704 people97.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon42397.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%