DNC Roll Call
The regular proceedings of the Democratic National Convention roll call were altered at the request of former presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton. On August 27, 2008, at approximately 5:45 p.m. MST, when it became the New York State delegation's turn to announce its votes, Senator Clinton appeared on the floor and requested that the roll call be suspended—and that Barack Obama be nominated the Democratic presidential candidate by acclamation.1
Fast Facts
- Clinton's request was met with resounding cheers from the audience1
- Before acclamation was declared, the roll call results were 1549.5 votes for Obama and 341.5 for Clinton2
- Obama was officially nominated at approximately 5:50 p.m. MST3
- The strategy to declare Obama the nominee by acclamation was planned in advance by Clinton and Obama2
Quote
"With eyes firmly fixed on the future, in the spirit of unity, let's declare together in one voice, right here, right now, that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president.''—Hillary Clinton3
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