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. 836 // May 25, 2006

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007).

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

Won the vote · Yea

217 votes, representing 115,234,046 people51.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 97,852,879 people43.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.4% 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
YeaWon21751.2%
NayLost19543.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.4%