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House vote: H.R. 1339 // March 28, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass

To amend title 32, United States Code, the body of laws of the United States dealing with the National Guard, to recognize the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States

Sponsor: JOHN TIERNEY (D-MA)

Designates Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States. Directs the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to provide military ceremonial support at the dedication of any monument, plaque, or other official recognition celebrating such designation. Prohibits federal funds from being used in connection with such recognition.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

401 votes, representing 221,133,319 people92.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

6 votes, representing 3,323,811 people1.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.4% 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
YeaWon40192.3%
NayLost61.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.4%