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House vote: H.Res. 842 // December 11, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing sympathy to and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for victims of Cyclone Sidr in southern Bangladesh.

Sponsor: STEVEN ROTHMAN (D-NJ)

Expresses sympathy for the victims of Cyclone Sidr which has affected southern Bangladesh. S. government to make available all appropriate assistance requested by the Bangladeshi authorities.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

388 votes, representing 203,087,743 people89.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 10.6% 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
YeaWon38889.4%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.6%