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House vote: H.Res. 701 // October 7, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

To recognize the Dyke March Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem

Sponsor: JAMES MORAN (D-VA)

Recognizes: (1) the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve of Fairfax County, Virginia, as a unique and precious ecosystem and an invaluable natural resource; and (2) the leadership of Representatives John Dingell, John Saylor, and Henry Reuss in preserving it. Celebrates the 50th anniversary of its designation as a protected wetland habitat. Expresses the need to continue to conserve, protect, and restore this fragile habitat.

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

325 votes, representing 171,893,909 people74.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

93 votes, representing 50,847,251 people21.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% 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
YeaWon32574.1%
NayLost9321.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%