House vote: H.Res. 747 // October 29, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Recognizes Diwali as an important festival. Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of the festival of Diwali. Recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 17.6% 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 | 358 | 82.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 17.6% |