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House vote: H.R. 1771 // September 30, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Sarbanes (D-MD)

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to revise research, management, and program provisions of the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). States that the Director of the Office shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the Office and implementation of such Act. Requires the Director to: (1) implement the program activities of the Chesapeake Executive Council; (2) ensure that projects have scientific and technical merit and have undergone appropriate peer review; (3) consult with the Council; and (4) report biennially to Congress and to the Secretary of Commerce regarding activities to protect the Chesapeake Bay.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

338 votes, representing 178,558,332 people77.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

78 votes, representing 43,512,914 people18.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.3% 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
YeaWon33877.0%
NayLost7818.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%