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House vote: H.R. 2649 // May 20, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass

Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2008

Sponsor: BRIAN BILBRAY (R-CA)

Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2008 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of projects to treat, reclaim, and reuse impaired surface water from Lake Hodges in San Diego County, California. Limits the federal share to 25% of the total project costs. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for project operation or maintenance.

Water Resources Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

374 votes, representing 196,285,207 people85.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

39 votes, representing 21,809,344 people9.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon37485.5%
NayLost399.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.0%