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House vote: H.Con.Res. 126 // July 19, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education.

Sponsor: Diane Watson (D-CA)

Supports the goals and ideals of Title VI (International Education Programs) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Recognizes the need to continue to develop and promote international educational programs.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

355 votes, representing 191,402,841 people81.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

16 votes, representing 9,351,055 people4.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 14.5% 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
YeaWon35581.6%
NayLost164.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken014.5%