House vote: H.R. 497 // March 5, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass
Brigadier General Francis Marion Memorial Act of 2007
Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Brigadier General Francis Marion Memorial Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Marion Park Project, a committee of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion. Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense of its establishment. Makes the Marion Park Project solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of such commemorative work.
Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 10.0% 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 | 390 | 90.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 10.0% |