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. 815 // May 17, 2006

Waiving the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

Sponsor: ADAM PUTNAM (R-FL)

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

227 votes, representing 120,736,177 people53.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 97,654,146 people43.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% 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
YeaWon22753.6%
NayLost19543.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%