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House vote: H.R. 6364 // December 31, 2012Needed two-thirds to concur

World War I Centennial Commission Act

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-TX)

World War I Centennial Commission Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Prohibits the obligation of federal funds to carry out this Act.

Social Sciences and History Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

389 votes, representing 214,543,393 people89.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

5 votes, representing 2,724,050 people1.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.4% 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
YeaWon38989.5%
NayLost51.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.4%