House vote: H.Con.Res. 164 // July 21, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture.
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Recognizes the historic and continued contribution of the Food and Nutrition Service and its employees. Commends the efforts of states, territories, local governments, and nonprofit charitable and faith-based organizations to end hunger and provide nutritious food to U.S. citizens. Encourages continued efforts to educate U.S. citizens about the importance of eating nutritiously and living a healthy lifestyle.
Agriculture and Food Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.9% 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 | 422 | 97.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.9% |