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House vote: H.Res. 1099 // March 21, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-IA)

Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (World War II). S. Armed Forces who participated in such Battle for their service and sacrifice, with particular honor and gratitude to those gallant Americans who gave their lives during such Battle in defense of the United States and freedom.

Armed Forces and National Security 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 227,144,163 people96.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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
YeaWon42196.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%