House vote: H.Res. 981 // April 22, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing World Glaucoma Day
Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Recognizes the first-ever World Glaucoma Day. Expresses support for the efforts of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Eye Institute to continue research on the causes of glaucoma. Congratulates the American Glaucoma Society for its efforts to expand awareness of the prevalence and economic burden of glaucoma.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 11.0% 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 | 89.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.0% |