House vote: H.R. 538 // January 30, 2017Needed two-thirds to pass
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act
Sponsor: SANFORD BISHOP (D-GA)
(Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The boundary of the park is adjusted to include approximately 2,100 acres. The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase from a willing seller, or exchange, but not by condemnation.
Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.2% 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 | 396 | 91.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 8 | 1.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.2% |