House vote: H.Res. 352 // July 12, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree
Providing that the House of Representatives will focus on removing barriers to competitiveness of the United States economy
Sponsor: TODD TIAHRT (R-KS)
S. economy depends on congressional action to remove barriers to keeping and creating jobs in the United States, particularly barriers in the areas of: (1) trade restrictions and inequality; (2) bureaucratic red tape; (3) innovation and investment; (4) health care security; (5) lifelong learning; (6) tax burden and complexity; (7) lawsuit abuse and litigation management; and (8) energy self-sufficiency and security. S.
Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 177 | 39.5% |
| Yea | Lost | 242 | 56.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.6% |