House vote: H.Res. 599 // December 14, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree
Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.
Sponsor: WAYNE GILCHREST (R-MD)
Establishes a Task Force on Ocean Policy, which may develop recommendations and report to the House of Representatives on the final report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, entitled "An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century."
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.2% 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 | 327 | 74.6% |
| Yea | Lost | 103 | 24.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.2% |