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House vote: H.Res. 544 // September 5, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of the U.S. for the victims of the devestating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007

Sponsor: TODD TIAHRT (R-KS)

Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007. Conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis. Recognizes the support of volunteers, donors, religious groups, and charitable organizations for the relief efforts.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

397 votes, representing 207,490,422 people91.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 8.7% 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
YeaWon39791.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.7%