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House vote: H.Con.Res. 185 // October 1, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard

Sponsor: Timothy Walz (D-MN)

Commends the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any ground combat U.S. military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recognizes the achievements of its members and their exemplary service to the United States.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

378 votes, representing 198,349,109 people87.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 12.7% 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
YeaWon37887.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken012.7%