House vote: H.R. 146 // April 16, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Sponsor: Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)
This bill takes specified lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the use and benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands include the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial, and land to provide support for these properties and cultural programs. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands.
Native Americans Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 11.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 383 | 87.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.6% |