Act On National Flag and Anthem (Japan) - Vote

Vote

The House of Representatives passed the bill on July 22, 1999, by a 403-to-86 vote. The legislation was then sent to the House of Councilors on July 28 and passed on August 9 by a 166-to-71 vote. It was enacted as law on August 13.

House of Representatives vote
Party In favor Oppose Abstain Not present Total
Democratic Party of Japan 45 46 0 1 92
Liberal Democratic Party of Japan 260 0 0 0 260
Komeito 52 0 0 0 52
Liberal Party 38 0 0 1 39
Communist Party 0 26 0 0 26
Socialist Party 0 14 0 0 14
Independents 8 0 0 8 16
Totals 403 86 0 10 499
House of Councilors vote
Party In favor Oppose Abstain Not present Total
Democratic Party of Japan 20 31 5 0 56
Liberal Democratic Party of Japan 101 0 0 0 101
Komeito 24 0 0 0 24
Liberal Party 12 0 0 0 12
Communist Party 0 23 0 0 23
Socialist Party 0 13 0 0 13
Independents 9 4 0 9 22
Totals 166 71 5 9 251

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