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. 558 // November 17, 2005

Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 75, Further Continuing Appropriations for FY 2006

Sponsor: ADAM PUTNAM (R-FL)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 72) making further continuing appropriations for FY2006.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

407 votes, representing 201,223,271 people93.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

21 votes, representing 10,042,668 people4.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.7% 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
YeaWon40793.7%
NayLost214.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.7%