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House vote: H.Res. 912 // January 16, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto

Sponsor: GARY ACKERMAN (D-NY)

Condemns the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and expresses condolences to her family and the families of all those who were killed or injured in the attack. Welcomes the United Kingdom's assistance in the investigation of the attack and commends Pakistan for accepting such assistance. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 218,071,692 people95.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.0% 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
YeaWon41395.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.0%