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House vote: H.Res. 328 // April 30, 2019Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the protection of elders through financial literacy.

Sponsor: Sean Casten (D-IL)

This resolution supports the goals of Financial Literacy Month. Specifically, the resolution expresses the understanding that continued education and cooperation among law enforcement, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and private sector organizations are necessary to combat elder financial exploitation. Additionally, the resolution expresses support for work performed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and its partners to educate those that protect the elder community.

Finance and Financial Sector Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

411 votes, representing 240,220,117 people94.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

6 votes, representing 3,742,094 people1.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon41194.3%
NayLost61.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%