House vote: H.Res. 841 // November 17, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Expressing support for designation of November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday".
Sponsor: Jim Gerlach (R-PA)
Encourages educational institutions, national trucking firms, clergy, law enforcement, and the general public to promote motor vehicle driving safety. Supports the designation of Drive Safer Sunday.
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 4.8% 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 | 413 | 94.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.8% |