House vote: H.Res. 457 // October 17, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the importance and positive contributions of chemistry to our everyday lives and supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week
Sponsor: RUSH HOLT (D-NJ)
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes that the important contributions of chemical scientists and engineers to technological progress and the health of many industries have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the Nation's health and standard of living; and (2) supports the goals of National Chemistry Week as founded by the American Chemical Society.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 15.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 366 | 84.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 15.1% |