House vote: H.Res. 789 // May 3, 2006
Providing for consideration of H.R. 4954 to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4954) to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.9% 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 | 226 | 53.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 200 | 44.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.9% |