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House vote: S. 1496 // July 24, 2006Needed two-thirds to pass

Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005

Sponsor: Mike Crapo (R-ID)

Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with state management agencies, to conduct a three-year pilot program under which up to 15 states may issue electronic migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps. Prohibits a state's participation in the program unless the Secretary approves an application which includes: (1) a description of the format of the electronic stamp to be issued and any fee to be charged for it; and (2) procedures for transmitting electronic stamp customer data to the Secretary and for delivery of such stamps. Requires the Secretary to publish eligibility requirements and selection criteria.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

358 votes, representing 185,080,412 people82.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

4 votes, representing 2,546,593 people1.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 16.7% 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
YeaWon35882.2%
NayLost41.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken016.7%