House vote: H.Con.Res. 372 // June 23, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month
Sponsor: CAROLYN KILPATRICK (D-MI)
Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Black Music Month (June 2008); (2) honors the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, musicians, composers, and producers have made to this country; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 18.3% 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 | 353 | 81.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 18.3% |