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. 572 // November 18, 2005

Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 571 and for the consideration of H. Con. Res. 308

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H. Res. 571 (expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the deployment of U.S. forces in Iraq be terminated immediately, and providing for consideration of H. Con. Res.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

210 votes, representing 106,593,022 people49.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

202 votes, representing 96,891,754 people45.1%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. The winning side fell 0.4 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21049.6%
NayLost20245.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%