House vote: H.R. 4169 // February 14, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass
American Braille Flag Memorial Act
Sponsor: TODD TIAHRT (R-KS)
Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery an American Braille tactile flag honoring blind members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and other Americans. Grants the Secretary exclusive authority to approve an appropriate design and site within Arlington National Cemetery for the memorial.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.8% 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 | 396 | 91.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.8% |