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House vote: H.R. 1955 // October 23, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass

Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

Sponsor: JANE HARMAN (D-CA)

S. government, the civilian population, or a segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives). Establishes within the legislative branch the National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism to: (1) examine and report on facts and causes of violent radicalization, homegrown terrorism, and ideologically based violence in the United States; and (2) build upon, bring together, and avoid unnecessary duplication of related work done by other entities toward such goal.

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

404 votes, representing 211,143,041 people92.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

6 votes, representing 3,218,873 people1.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.7% 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
YeaWon40492.9%
NayLost61.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.7%