House vote: H.Res. 56 // February 2, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree
Commending the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair presidential election on January 9, 2005, and for other purposes
Sponsor: ROY BLUNT (R-MO)
Commends the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair presidential election. Congratulates the new Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas. Urges the Palestinian leadership to continue to advance democratic ideals.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.4% 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 | 415 | 95.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.4% |