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. 314 // June 14, 2005

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2862), Science, State, Justice, and Commerce Appropriations, FY 06

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2862) making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

222 votes, representing 112,335,420 people52.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 91,183,630 people42.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.3% 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
YeaWon22252.3%
NayLost19042.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%