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. 621 // December 16, 2005

Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437) (Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control 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

216 votes, representing 109,442,585 people50.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

203 votes, representing 97,570,316 people45.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.6% 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
YeaWon21650.9%
NayLost20345.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.6%