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. 219 // April 20, 2005

Providing for the Consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act of 2005

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

231 votes, representing 116,789,888 people54.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

193 votes, representing 92,731,746 people43.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% 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
YeaWon23154.4%
NayLost19343.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%