House vote: H.Res. 578 // April 6, 2006Needed two-thirds to agree
Concerning the Government of Romania’s ban on intercountry adoptions and the welfare of orphaned or abandoned children in Romania
Sponsor: CHRISTOPHER SMITH (R-NJ)
Expresses support for the government of Romania's desire to improve the standard of care and well-being of children in Romania. Urges the government of Romania to: (1) complete the processing of certain intercountry adoption cases; and (2) amend its child welfare and adoption laws to decrease adoption barriers. Urges the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to work with the government of Romania to achieve these ends.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 428 | 98.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.6% |