House vote: H.Res. 736 // November 3, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree
Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009.
Sponsor: TODD PLATTS (R-PA)
Honors President Lincoln's greatest speech, the Gettysburg Address. Encourages people in the United States to read it on Dedication Day (November 19).
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 9.5% 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 | 393 | 90.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 9.5% |