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House vote: H.Res. 183 // February 26, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Christopher Lee (R-NY)

Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407. Honors those who lost their lives, and expresses sympathies to the people of Clarence Center, the entire state of New York, and the nation who grieve for the victims. Commends the heroic actions of the first responders, emergency services personnel, and air traffic controllers.

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

399 votes, representing 212,986,694 people91.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 8.2% 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
YeaWon39991.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.2%