House vote: S. 475 // June 16, 2021
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Sponsor: Edward Markey (D-MA)
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.4% 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 | 415 | 95.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 14 | 3.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.4% |