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House vote: H.Res. 629 // September 5, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Extending the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to the Government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devasting fires raging through Greece since 2007

Sponsor: John Sarbanes (D-MD)

Extends condolences and sympathy to the government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece. Supports the Administration's initiatives to provide assistance and relief to the people of Greece, including its pledge of $1.5 million in aid as well as expert and technical assistance. Encourages public institutions, specialized agencies, as well as private citizens, to offer their resources.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

407 votes, representing 212,706,803 people93.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 6.4% 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
YeaWon40793.6%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.4%