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House vote: H.Res. 854 // October 27, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing Weber State University for the 120th anniversary of its founding as an institution of higher education.

Sponsor: Rob Bishop (R-UT)

Congratulates Weber State University on the 120th anniversary of its founding as an institution of higher education. Recognizes the contributions of Weber State to its students and community.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

412 votes, representing 219,476,354 people94.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.4% 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
YeaWon41294.6%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.4%