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House vote: H.Res. 658 // March 23, 2016Needed two-thirds to agree

Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-TX)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people and severely wounded many more. Expresses sympathy and condolences for those killed and injured in the attacks and for their families and friends.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 233,657,967 people93.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 6.1% 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
YeaWon40993.9%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.1%