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House vote: H.Res. 822 // December 5, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles.

Sponsor: Laura Richardson (D-CA)

Recognizes the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles, the Nation's largest containerport. Congratulates the Port of Los Angeles for its achievements as a leader throughout its history in implementing modern and innovative transportation and goods movements systems that are compatible with responsible environmental stewardship. Wishes the Port of Los Angeles continued success during its next 100 years.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

410 votes, representing 214,131,606 people94.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.8% 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
YeaWon41094.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%