House vote: H.Res. 1271 // April 20, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree
Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks.
Sponsor: JOHN CONYERS (D-MI)
Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, for his commitment to justice on the bench in Memphis, Tennessee, for his strong work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to formulate strategies for eliminating barriers to civil rights, and for his leadership in promoting equal opportunity for all.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.3% 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 | 407 | 93.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.3% |