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House vote: H.Res. 1388 // June 23, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, and other appropriate federal agencies to continue their outstanding work of educating people about hurricane preparedness. Urges the people of the United States to recognize such week as an opportunity to learn more about the Center's work in forecasting hurricanes and educating citizens about the potential risks of the storms.

Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

419 votes, representing 225,879,904 people96.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.8% 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
YeaWon41996.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.8%