H.Res. 939Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy.

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Sponsor: Peter Welch [D-VT]
Policy area: Education
Committee: Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest action: Dec 6, 2016 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 605). (text: CR H7200-7201)

IntroducedNov 30, 2016
Passed the HouseDec 6, 2016

What the measure doesCRS summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth to compete in the economy.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 939 as passed House without amendment on Dec 6, 2016. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 605

House Dec 6, 2016

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all students should have access to the digital tools necessary to further their education and compete in the 21st century economy

Passed · Two-thirds required

414 Yea 1 Nay 18 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 415 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members433 members

Democratic187 members

Republican246 members

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H.Res. 939Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 605

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

How the chamber split

H.Res. 939Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 605

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

How the chamber split

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