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. 862 // June 13, 2006

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

Sponsor: LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART (R-FL)

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of H.R. 5576 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007) on the same day it is presented to the House.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

221 votes, representing 117,561,967 people52.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 97,315,674 people43.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% 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
YeaWon22152.2%
NayLost19443.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%