Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act of 2008
Sponsor: BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish the Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Program under which scholars and secondary, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries (excluding countries with observer status or that support international terrorism) would attend U.S. schools or universities, participate in activities designed to promote a greater understanding of U.S. values and culture. Sets forth program elements. Directs the Secretary to monitor the program's effectiveness.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.1% 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 | 371 | 84.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 55 | 13.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.1% |