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House vote: H.Res. 398 // November 3, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success.

Sponsor: Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE)

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift (humanitarian airlift operation) and commends all of the operation's U.S. veterans for their valor and determination. Honors the veterans of the Airlift who lost their lives during the operation. Commends the spirit of collaboration which characterized the operation, involving both military and civilian aircraft and crews.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

367 votes, representing 195,996,650 people84.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 15.5% 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
YeaWon36784.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken015.5%