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House vote: H.Res. 1046 // February 23, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Sponsor: Al Green (D-TX)

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

402 votes, representing 216,681,846 people92.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 7.7% 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
YeaWon40292.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.7%