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House vote: H.Res. 1236 // April 14, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending condolences to their families and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster.

Sponsor: NICK RAHALL (D-WV)

Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, Raleigh County, West Virginia. Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men. Recognizes all coal miners for enduring the loss of their coworkers and maintaining courage throughout this ordeal.

Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 220,762,837 people94.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.9% 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
YeaWon40994.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.9%