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. 766 // April 6, 2006

Providing for the consideration of H. Con. Res. 376, Congressional Budget for FY 2007

Sponsor: ADAM PUTNAM (R-FL)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Con.Res. 376 (establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011).

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 120,303,915 people53.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

199 votes, representing 99,680,732 people44.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.3% 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
YeaWon22653.4%
NayLost19944.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%