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House vote: H.Con.Res. 27 // March 14, 2011Needed two-thirds to agree

Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement in the United States Capitol

Sponsor: FRED UPTON (R-MI)

Accepts in the name of the United States the statue of Gerald R. Ford furnished by the people of Michigan for placement in the U.S. Capitol. Tenders the thanks of Congress to the people of Michigan for providing this commemoration. Authorizes Michigan to use the rotunda of the Capitol on May 3, 2011, for a presentation ceremony.

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

Won the vote · Yea

396 votes, representing 216,448,893 people91.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 8.7% 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
YeaWon39691.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.7%