House vote: H.Res. 496 // July 29, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-TX)
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Celebrates 20 years of freedom from the bondage of communism with the people of the former communist countries. Acknowledges the symbolic triumph of democracy over communism.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 0.7% 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 | 432 | 99.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 0.7% |