Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_256286_39 (passed VARCHAR, yes_votes VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many measures had a yes vote of 216545?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(passed) FROM table_256286_39 WHERE yes_votes = 216545