In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.R. 1851 // July 12, 2007

Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007

Sponsor: MAXINE WATERS (D-CA)

Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to revise requirements for public housing agency (PHA) inspections of each dwelling unit for which a housing assistance payment contract is established. Requires an initial inspection before any assistance payment is made.

Housing and Community Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

263 votes, representing 134,611,667 people59.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

151 votes, representing 81,774,541 people36.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.8% 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
NayWon26359.2%
YeaLost15136.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.8%