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House vote: H.Res. 542 // December 18, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the National Guard.

Sponsor: Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL)

Unconditionally supports the members of the National Guard and recognizes their sacrifices made on behalf of the United States. States that the House of Representatives will: (1) work to ensure that the National Guard receives the resources it needs; and (2) support the families of Guard members, especially those who have died while serving on active duty.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

408 votes, representing 213,501,105 people94.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 6.0% 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
YeaWon40894.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.0%