House vote: H.Res. 1213 // May 4, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the need to improve the participation and performance of America’s students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, supporting the ideals of National Lab Day, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Marcia Fudge (D-OH)
Supports the ideals of National Lab Day (during the first week of May). Calls upon the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue fostering partnerships such as those involved in National Lab Day.
Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 12.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 378 | 87.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 12.3% |