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House vote: H.Res. 328 // July 18, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the workers’ strikes in Poland in 1980 that led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union

Sponsor: ELTON GALLEGLY (R-CA)

Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union. Honors the struggle and sacrifice of the citizens of Poland who risked their lives to restore democracy to their country and return Poland to the democratic community of nations. Offers Poland as a model for other nations struggling to emerge from authoritarian rule and establish a representative government.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

385 votes, representing 190,963,008 people88.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 11.1% 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
YeaWon38588.9%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.1%