House vote: H.R. 2081 // March 15, 2016Needed two-thirds to pass
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam
Sponsor: Ryan Zinke (R-MT)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend by six years the time period during which Gibson Dam Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the Gibson Dam Hydroelectric Project located on the Sun River in Lewis, Clark, and Teton Counties, Montana. The six-year time period starts upon expiration of the last extension.
Energy Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.2% 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 | 410 | 94.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.2% |