House vote: H.Con.Res. 297 // July 14, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.
Sponsor: Mike Rogers (R-AL)
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of President Truman's executive order declaring a policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, thereby beginning the process of ending segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 12.7% 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 | 87.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 12.7% |