House vote: H.R. 5872 // May 15, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Requires the coin design to be emblematic of the 100 years of the organization. Restricts issuance of such coins to February 8 through December 31, 2010.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.6% 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 | 403 | 92.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 8 | 1.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.6% |