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House vote: H.R. 3546 // June 25, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Authorization

Sponsor: Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize appropriations for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through FY2012.

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

406 votes, representing 213,543,425 people93.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

11 votes, representing 6,416,192 people2.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon40693.0%
NayLost112.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%