House vote: H.Con.Res. 14 // March 5, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Sponsor: BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Reaffirms the nation's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment. Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those afflicted and continue to work to find cures and improve treatments.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.2% 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 | 416 | 95.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.2% |