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House vote: H.Res. 291 // May 24, 2005

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2419) making appropriations for energy and water development for FY 2006

Sponsor: LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART (R-FL)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2419) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

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

Won the vote · Yea

219 votes, representing 111,010,298 people51.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 91,035,898 people42.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.0% 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
YeaWon21951.7%
NayLost19042.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.0%