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House vote: H.Res. 1213 // May 17, 2024

A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.

Sponsor: Pete Stauber (R-MN)

This resolution condemns calls to defund the police and recognizes that law enforcement officers must have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and their fellow law enforcement officers. The resolution also expresses condolences and appreciation to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

337 votes, representing 207,137,000 people77.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

61 votes, representing 36,741,947 people13.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.5% 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
YeaWon33777.7%
NayLost6113.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.5%