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House vote: H.Con.Res. 123 // July 21, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football

Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

Recognizes the significance and contributions of John Heisman on the development of football. Praises Heisman's efforts in helping to establish the most valuable player award for college football. Acknowledges Heisman's innovative and influential coaching techniques and strategies and his leadership.

Sports and Recreation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

423 votes, representing 225,624,579 people97.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon42397.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%