House vote: H.Res. 1704 // December 8, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree
Honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon.
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Joins with the Greek Embassy in Washington, DC, the people of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, the people of Marathon, Greece, and the hundreds of thousands of runners participating in marathons throughout the United States, in celebrating the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, Greece, one of the most significant battles in human history.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.2% 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 | 359 | 82.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 44 | 10.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.2% |