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

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House vote: H.Res. 151 // March 15, 2005

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1268) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-OK)

R. 1268) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.

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

Won the vote · Yea

220 votes, representing 111,333,786 people51.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 93,553,248 people43.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% 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
YeaWon22051.8%
NayLost19543.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%