House vote: H.Res. 780 // November 1, 2007
Providing for consideration of H.R. 2262, to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
R. 2262 (Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007).
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.5% 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 | 221 | 49.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 194 | 46.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.5% |