House vote: H.Res. 989 // September 26, 2006Needed two-thirds to agree
Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-TX)
Commends: (1) the United Kingdom's law enforcement authorities on their action to prevent acts of terror on trans-Atlantic flights; and (2) the United Kingdom's intelligence community for its outstanding work in identifying the citizens seeking to carry out such acts. Condemns those that would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance. S.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% 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 | 412 | 94.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 3 | 0.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |