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House vote: H.Res. 282 // March 31, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

Sponsor: Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE)

Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel and commends the extraordinary diplomatic achievement that the treaty exemplifies. Urges the governments of Egypt and Israel to strengthen the spirit of cooperation that emerged in 1979 as the Middle East faces new challenges. Encourages continued U.S. efforts to mitigate threats to a lasting Middle East peace.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

418 votes, representing 223,055,137 people96.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 555,796 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.6% 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
YeaWon41896.1%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.6%