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House vote: H.Res. 643 // September 10, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

9/11 Commemoration

Sponsor: STENY HOYER (D-MD)

Recognizes September 11 as a day to remember those who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Extends deepest sympathies to the innocent victims of those attacks and honors the first responders and others who aided the victims. Expresses gratitude to the foreign leaders and citizens who have assisted and who continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

334 votes, representing 174,616,755 people76.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 461,601 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 23.0% 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
YeaWon33476.8%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken023.0%