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House vote: H.Res. 660 // October 21, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the distinguished history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute.

Sponsor: Larry Kissell (D-NC)

Recognizes the distinguished history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Acknowledges its remarkable contribution to the education of African-Americans and other people in North Carolina and the nation. Commends the enterprise and dedication of the McDuffie family in creating and sustaining the Laurinburg Institute.

Education 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 222,822,313 people96.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 4.0% 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
YeaWon41896.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%