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House vote: H.Res. 451 // September 21, 2005

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 250, Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 250) to establish an interagency committee to coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development efforts in manufacturing, strengthen existing programs to assist manufacturing innovation and education, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

222 votes, representing 112,235,837 people52.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

198 votes, representing 94,978,227 people44.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.6% 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
YeaWon22252.2%
NayLost19844.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.6%