House vote: H.R. 297 // March 26, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2019
Sponsor: Greg Gianforte (R-MT)
This bill extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member. The service area of the tribe is considered to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties, Montana.
Native Americans Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.6% 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 | 403 | 92.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 21 | 4.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.6% |