House vote: H.R. 1815 // April 17, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
Lena Horne Recognition Act
Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)
Lena Horne Recognition Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.
Arts, Culture, Religion Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.7% 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 | 399 | 91.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.7% |