House vote: H.R. 5540 // June 5, 2008
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act
Sponsor: John Sarbanes (D-MD)
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act - Amends the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to make permanent the authorization of appropriations for the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 232 | 52.0% |
| Yea | Lost | 178 | 42.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.7% |