House vote: H.Con.Res. 344 // September 9, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
Sponsor: SHEILA JACKSON-LEE (D-TX)
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) in emergency situations children have different needs than those of adults, and nutritional deficiencies disproportionately affect children; (2) in the current global food crisis children's nutritional needs must be a humanitarian priority; and (3) the United States and the other G8 member states should continue to monitor the global food crisis' impact on children and commit to increasing their assistance to children's needs.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.7% 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 | 404 | 93.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.7% |