House vote: H.R. 4606 // December 17, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes
Sponsor: DENNY REHBERG (R-MT)
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (including all appurtenances used in their operation) that, as of March 1, 2012, are within the boundary of Glacier National Park in Montana. Specifies that each such permit shall be: (1) issued as a right-of-way renewal, (2) for a width of not more than 25 feet on either side of the centerline of the pipeline, and (3) subject to any terms and conditions that are determined by the Secretary to be necessary.
Energy Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 33.9% 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 | 277 | 63.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 10 | 2.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 33.9% |