House vote: H.J.Res. 59 // July 25, 2005Needed two-thirds to pass
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the establishment of an appropriate day for the commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the United States
Sponsor: SHELLEY BERKLEY (D-NV)
Expresses the sense of Congress that women suffragists should be revered and celebrated for working to ensure the right of women to vote in the United States.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 13.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 378 | 86.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 13.2% |