House vote: H.Res. 84 // January 26, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Honoring the heroic actions of the pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549.
Sponsor: JOSEPH CROWLEY (D-NY)
Applauds the skill, quick thinking, and bravery of Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger III and First Officer Jeffrey B. Skiles of U.S. Airways Flight 1549. Commends the quick response by flight attendants Doreen Welsh, Donna Dent, and Sheila Dail to prepare passengers for impact and rapid evacuation. Praises the quick response from the boats, first responders, and private citizens that aided in the rescue of the passengers of Fight 1549.
Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.4% 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 | 402 | 92.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.4% |