House vote: H.R. 1141 // January 23, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act
Sponsor: Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)
Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) study and report to Congress on the suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on the island of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System; and (2) consider management alternatives for Rota.
Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 15.4% 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 | 272 | 62.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 96 | 21.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 15.4% |