In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 653 // February 1, 2006

Relating to consideration of the bill (S. 1932) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202 (a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95)

Sponsor: ADAM PUTNAM (R-FL)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to S. 1932 (providing for reconciliation under the concurrent resolution on the budget 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

226 votes, representing 120,359,246 people53.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

201 votes, representing 100,587,227 people44.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.9% 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
YeaWon22653.5%
NayLost20144.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%