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. 907 // July 11, 2006

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4411, Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-GA)

R. 4411 (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement 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

214 votes, representing 114,062,193 people50.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 94,646,813 people42.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.3% 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
YeaWon21450.7%
NayLost18942.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.3%