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House vote: H.Res. 1002 // January 13, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service

Sponsor: TODD PLATTS (R-PA)

Encourages all individuals in the United States to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Recognizes: (1) the value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of nonviolent community progress consistent with Dr. King's works; and (2) the benefits of the collaborative work by the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry out service projects. Encourages the Members of the House of Representatives and colleagues to urge their constituents to participate in community service projects.

Social Welfare Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

379 votes, representing 204,255,165 people87.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 13.0% 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
YeaWon37987.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken013.0%