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House vote: H.Res. 1127 // March 3, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing concern regarding the suicide plane attack on Internal Revenue Service employees in Austin, Texas.

Sponsor: LLOYD DOGGETT (D-TX)

Condemns the suicide plane attack against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Austin, Texas, on February 18, 2010, and commends IRS employees for their dedication and public service. Honors Vernon Hunter, a victim of the attack, Shane Hill, who suffered severe injuries, and all those who were injured while serving their country. Recognizes the heroic actions of the first responders, emergency services personnel, IRS employees, and citizens on the ground, such as Robert De Haven, whose actions minimized the loss of life.

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

408 votes, representing 220,164,942 people93.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,095,781 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.7% 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
YeaWon40893.8%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.7%