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House vote: H.Res. 1089 // March 17, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

Sponsor: Phil Hare (D-IL)

Congratulates Augustana College, in Rock Island, Illinois, on its 150th anniversary. Commends its excellence in academics, athletics, and student quality of life. Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for the school's continued success.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

421 votes, representing 226,886,325 people96.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.3% 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
YeaWon42196.7%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.3%