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_22 (passed VARCHAR, _percentage_yes VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What was the result of the ballot that had a 52.49% yes vote percentage?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT passed FROM table_256286_22 WHERE _percentage_yes = "52.49%"