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House vote: H.R. 856 // November 15, 2005Needed two-thirds to pass

Federal Youth Coordination Act

Sponsor: TOM OSBORNE (R-NE)

Federal Youth Coordination Act - Establishes a Federal Youth Development Council to improve administration and coordination of federal programs serving youth. Designates the Secretary of Health and Human Services as the Chairperson of the Council. Sets forth Council duties with respect to agencies and programs serving youth, especially disadvantaged youth.

Families Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

353 votes, representing 173,235,255 people80.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

62 votes, representing 31,770,005 people14.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% 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
YeaWon35380.6%
NayLost6214.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%