House vote: H.R. 2457 // June 12, 2017Needed two-thirds to pass
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017
Sponsor: Mike Johnson (R-LA)
(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana. The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences. FERC may 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 7.6% 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 | 402 | 92.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.6% |