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S. 47 // February 26, 2019House: Needed two-thirds to pass

John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

This bill sets forth provisions regarding various programs, projects, activities, and studies for the management and conservation of natural resources on federal lands. TITLE I--PUBLIC LAND AND FORESTS Subtitle A--Land Exchanges and Conveyances (Sec. 1001) This section directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a land exchange upon request by the Broadmoor Hotel, Inc.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service. CRS gives each bill one topic, based on the bill as introduced. This one carries 144 subject terms, so it spans well beyond that single label.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

92 votes, representing 229,924,775 people90.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

8 votes, representing 24,769,115 people9.7%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon9290.3%
NayLost89.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%