House vote: H.Res. 5 // January 4, 2005
Adopting rules for the One Hundred Ninth Congress.
Sponsor: TOM DELAY (R-TX)
Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 108th Congress as the Rules for the 109th Congress, with certain amendments. (Sec. 2) Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) to establish the House Committee on Homeland Security (thus, abolishing the Select Committee on Homeland Security established by H.Res. 5 108th Congress).
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.3% 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 | 224 | 52.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 192 | 42.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.3% |