House vote: S. 2861 // September 17, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass
Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor: Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
This act provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society.
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 9.2% 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 | 308 | 70.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 87 | 20.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 9.2% |