House vote: H.Res. 897 // June 29, 2006
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4761) to provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Shelley Capito (R-WV)
R. 4761 (Domestic Energy Production through Offshore Exploration and Equitable Treatment of State Holdings Act of 2006).
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 224 | 52.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 193 | 42.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.2% |