House vote: H.R. 4040 // April 16, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf
Sponsor: JOE BACA (D-CA)
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike such gold medal and to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the gold and bronze medals.
Sports and Recreation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 15.8% 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 | 362 | 83.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 4 | 0.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 15.8% |