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. 783 // April 27, 2006

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4975) to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, and for othe purposes

Sponsor: DAVID DREIER (R-CA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4975) to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities.

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 115,218,966 people51.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

207 votes, representing 104,113,062 people46.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.6% 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
YeaWon21651.2%
NayLost20746.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%