Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_256286_39 ( passed VARCHAR, yes_votes VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many measures had a yes vote of 216545?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(passed) FROM table_256286_39 WHERE yes_votes = 216545