House vote: H.Con.Res. 289 // February 14, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary
Sponsor: Al Green (D-TX)
Recognizes the 99th anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors and praises the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.3% 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 | 403 | 92.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.3% |