House vote: H.Res. 1307 // September 9, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan’s participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commending the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan for their commitment to holding elections and broadening political participation
Sponsor: BRIAN BAIRD (D-WA)
Commemorates Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Recognizes the cultural, artistic, agricultural, and environmental achievements of Bhutan and the Bhutanese people. Commends the Bhutanese people, the government of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for their commitment to conducting parliamentary elections and transitioning from a monarchy to a parliamentary democracy.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.5% 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 | 395 | 90.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 15 | 3.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.5% |