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. 885 // June 22, 2006

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 5638, Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act

Sponsor: DOC HASTINGS (R-WA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5638 (Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

226 votes, representing 120,108,824 people53.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 97,217,663 people43.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.5% 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
YeaWon22653.3%
NayLost19443.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.5%