House vote: H.Res. 738 // October 15, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria’s continued interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon
Sponsor: GARY ACKERMAN (D-NY)
Condemns the campaign of murder, terror, and intimidation aimed at overthrowing Lebanon's democratically-elected government and establishing a new Lebanese government subservient to Syria and Iran. Condemns Syria and Iran for their gross interference in Lebanon's internal political affairs and gross violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions protective of Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 12.5% 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 | 375 | 86.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 5 | 1.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 12.5% |