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House vote: H.R. 780 // June 16, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass

Student Internet Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: ADAM PUTNAM (R-FL)

Student Internet Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use state subgrants under the Enhancing Education through Technology program and the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program to develop and implement programs promoting safe internet use by students. Includes among such programs, those that: (1) educate students about appropriate online behavior; (2) protect students against online predators, cyberbullying, or unwanted exposure to inappropriate material; or (3) promote parental involvement in their children's internet use.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

416 votes, representing 222,064,711 people95.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 4.3% 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
YeaWon41695.7%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%