House vote: H.Res. 357 // April 29, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2009, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: RUBEN HINOJOSA (D-TX)
Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, including raising public awareness about financial education. Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing personal debt in the United States.
Finance and Financial Sector Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 419 | 96.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 3 | 0.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.0% |