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House vote: H.Res. 1021 // January 21, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010

Sponsor: BARBARA LEE (D-CA)

Expresses: (1) condolences and sympathy for the loss of life and the physical and psychological damage in Haiti caused by the January 2010 earthquake; and (2) solidarity with Haitians, Haitian Americans, and those who have lost loved ones or have otherwise been affected by the tragedy. Commends the efforts of the governments of Haiti and the United States, the United Nations and the international community, and the American people. Supports: (1) Administration efforts to provide and coordinate international humanitarian assistance and to provide relief to affected communities; and (2) long-term reconstruction efforts for Haiti.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

411 votes, representing 221,606,105 people94.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 570,181 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.3% 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
YeaWon41194.4%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%