House vote: H.Res. 863 // November 4, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and prioritize resources to fight pneumonia and save children’s lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Day.
Sponsor: Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH)
Affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to child survival and development programs that focus on protection, prevention, and treatment of pneumonia. Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in the world's poorest countries who are extending preventative care and treatment to children most at-risk of contracting pneumonia. S.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.0% 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 | 421 | 96.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.0% |