House vote: H.R. 4286 // December 17, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass
To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma.
Sponsor: JOSEPH CROWLEY (D-NY)
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.0% 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 | 400 | 92.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.0% |