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House vote: H.Res. 1369 // June 23, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Sponsor: BARBARA LEE (D-CA)

Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June). Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) 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

410 votes, representing 220,691,352 people94.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 6.0% 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
YeaWon41094.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.0%