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. 832 // May 24, 2006

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5427) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes

Sponsor: DOC HASTINGS (R-WA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5427 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

224 votes, representing 119,111,328 people52.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 95,052,870 people42.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon22452.9%
NayLost19042.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%