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House vote: H.R. 1219 // April 21, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass

Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2009

Sponsor: BRIAN BILBRAY (R-CA)

Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2009 - 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

362 votes, representing 192,402,334 people82.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 23,844,617 people10.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.8% 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
YeaWon36282.9%
NayLost4310.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.8%