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House vote: H.R. 8812 // July 22, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-MO)

S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to • make certain waterways more navigable, • reduce flood and storm damage, • restore aquatic ecosystems, • maintain ports and harbors, • support water supply and storage projects, • construct water and wastewater infrastructure, • manage recreational sites and facilities, • rehabilitate dams, and • support other water resources infrastructure.

Water Resources Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

359 votes, representing 219,179,976 people82.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

13 votes, representing 8,121,851 people3.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 14.7% 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
YeaWon35982.2%
NayLost133.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken014.7%