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House vote: H.R. 4404 // July 19, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL)

This bill designates for study a restored segment of the Kissimmee River in Florida as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Not later than three years after funds are made available to carry out this bill, the Department of the Interior shall (1) complete the study of the restored Kissimmee river segment, and (2) submit a report on the results of the study to Congress.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

372 votes, representing 222,811,854 people85.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

44 votes, representing 26,534,592 people10.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon37285.6%
NayLost4410.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%