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. 619 // December 16, 2005

Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 612) expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-OK)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 612) expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

221 votes, representing 111,910,407 people52.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

200 votes, representing 95,943,284 people44.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.3% 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
YeaWon22152.1%
NayLost20044.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.3%