House vote: H.R. 3447 // March 15, 2016Needed two-thirds to pass
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project
Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. In addition, FERC must reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Energy Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.8% 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 | 406 | 93.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 3 | 0.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.8% |