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House vote: H.R. 509 // July 28, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass

Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: HENRY BROWN (R-SC)

Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Expands marine turtle conservation assistance under the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 to include the United States and its territories. Authorizes appropriations to the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund for FY2009-FY2014. Authorizes an increase in the amount available from the Fund for administrative expenses.

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

354 votes, representing 187,580,264 people80.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

72 votes, representing 39,702,251 people17.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.0% 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
YeaWon35480.8%
NayLost7217.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%