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House vote: H.Res. 744 // November 5, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the contributions of Native American veterans and calling upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day in honor of Native American veterans.

Sponsor: HEATHER WILSON (R-NM)

Recognizes all Native American veterans who have served the Nation with honor, pride, devotion, wisdom, and strength for serving their country and protecting their homeland. Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day honoring Native American veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

351 votes, representing 183,482,468 people80.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 19.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon35180.7%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken019.3%