House vote: H.Res. 45 // March 4, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as “National Criminal Justice Month”.
Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-TX)
Urges policymakers, criminal justice officials, educators, victim service providers, nonprofits, community leaders, and others to promote awareness of how to prevent and respond to crime through National Criminal Justice Month.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% 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 | 415 | 95.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |