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. 906 // July 12, 2006

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2990, Credit Rating Agency Duopoly Relief Act

Sponsor: Shelley Capito (R-WV)

R. 2990 (Credit Rating Agency Duopoly Relief Act of 2005).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

223 votes, representing 118,690,627 people52.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

197 votes, representing 98,718,287 people43.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
YeaWon22352.7%
NayLost19743.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%