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
The dotted gap is 10.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 388 | 89.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 10.6% |