House vote: H.Res. 1088 // March 10, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation.
Sponsor: Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
Condemns the murder and mutilation of adults and children with albinism for their body parts. Supports people with albinism in East Africa who have been the victims of such attacks. Recognizes that such murder and mutilation is a gross violation of human rights.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.6% 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 | 418 | 96.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.6% |