House vote: H.Con.Res. 286 // March 5, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl LLoyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago
Sponsor: JAMES MORAN (D-VA)
Calls for recognition of Earl Lloyd for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.3% 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 | 412 | 94.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.3% |