In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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House vote: H.Res. 1002 // September 14, 2006

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 6061, Secure Fence Act of 2006

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. 6061 (Secure Fence Act of 2006).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

224 votes, representing 118,826,329 people52.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 95,196,920 people42.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon22452.8%
NayLost19042.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%