House vote: H.Res. 122 // February 13, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the significance of the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in a National Day of Remembrance
Sponsor: MICHAEL HONDA (D-CA)
Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, restricting the freedom of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans, and legal resident aliens through required identification cards, travel restrictions, seizure of personal property, and internment. Supports the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of these events.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.0% 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 | 426 | 98.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.0% |