House vote: H.Res. 1316 // August 1, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the LST amphibious landing craft during WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Storm, and global operations through 2002
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Recognizes the essential role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) during World War II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and many other military and humanitarian operations. Honors the service of the Navy and Coast Guard sailors who served their country aboard the LSTs. Acknowledges the debt modern amphibious operations owe to the LST sailors and ships.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% 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 | 415 | 95.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |