House vote: S.J.Res. 45 // September 23, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass
Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact
Sponsor: CARL LEVIN (D-MI)
Grants congressional consent to and approval of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact as set forth in this resolution's preamble. Declares that current laws provide protection sufficient to prevent Great Lakes diversions until a Great Lakes water compact is ratified and enforceable. Reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this resolution.
Water Resources Development 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 | 390 | 89.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 25 | 5.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.5% |