House vote: H.R. 2578 // June 19, 2012
Conservation and Economic Growth Act
Sponsor: Jeff Denham (R-CA)
Conservation and Economic Growth Act - Title I: Lower Merced River - (Sec. 101) Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to decrease the length of a segment of the Lower Merced River in California designated as a wild and scenic river. Revises provisions concerning the water surface level of Lake McClure. Sets a new boundary at the boundary of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Project No. 2179 as it existed on July 18, 2011.
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 5.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 229 | 52.4% |
| Yea | Lost | 181 | 42.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.6% |