House vote: H.Res. 1272 // May 5, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings.
Sponsor: TIM RYAN (D-OH)
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, but also on the nation and the world; and (2) applauding the development of the May 4 visitors' center as an additional primary resource to preserve and communicate the history of the shootings, its larger ethical and societal context and impact, and its enduring meaning for our democratic nation.
Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% 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 | 415 | 95.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |