House vote: H.R. 802 // June 1, 2011Needed two-thirds to pass
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program
Sponsor: BOB FILNER (D-CA)
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the VetStar Award Program, to annually recognize businesses for their contributions to veterans' employment.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.7% 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 | 408 | 93.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 11 | 2.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.7% |