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House vote: H.Res. 608 // June 12, 2006Needed two-thirds to agree

Condemning the escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China.

Sponsor: Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI)

Condemns the imprisonment of religious leaders and people of faith in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and urges their release. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. policy should be to promote and defend religious freedom and freedom of conscience in China.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

363 votes, representing 188,464,385 people83.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 533,710 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 16.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon36383.7%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken016.1%