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. 1018 // September 21, 2006

Providing for the consideration of the bills (H.R. 4830)Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006, (H.R. 6094) Community Protection Act of 2006 and (H.R. 6095) Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of: (1) H.R. 4830 (Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006); (2) H.R. 6094 (Community Protection Act of 2006); and (3) H.R.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

225 votes, representing 119,864,595 people53.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 97,681,520 people43.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
YeaWon22553.2%
NayLost19543.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%