Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegragation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine
Sponsor: JOHN CONYERS (D-MI)
Acknowledges and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine. Encourages all Americans, upon this 50th anniversary, to recognize the historic contributions of the Little Rock Nine, who not only secured integration for Little Rock Central High School, but hundreds of thousands of schools across the country. Commits the House of Representatives, in the wake of recent challenges, to continuing the legacy of Brown v.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 10.8% 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 | 387 | 89.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 10.8% |