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House vote: H.Res. 1307 // May 4, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the National Science Foundation for 60 years of service to the Nation.

Sponsor: BART GORDON (D-TN)

Recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the founding of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Acknowledges that 60 years of NSF achievements and service to the United States have advanced our nation's leadership in discovery, innovation, and learning in science, engineering, and mathematics. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support investments in basic research, education, and technological advancement through the NSF, one of the premier scientific organizations in the world.

Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

370 votes, representing 200,145,748 people85.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,136,244 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 14.2% 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
YeaWon37085.3%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken014.2%