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House vote: H.Res. 963 // February 14, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: CIRO RODRIGUEZ (D-TX)

Expresses support for the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Program and its efforts to: (1) pay tribute to and express appreciation for hospitalized veterans; (2) increase community awareness of the role of the medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); and (3) encourage citizens to visit hospitalized veterans and become involved as volunteers. Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to work with veterans service organizations to support our veterans.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

384 votes, representing 203,058,528 people88.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 11.6% 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
YeaWon38488.4%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.6%