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. 116 // January 31, 2007

Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 20, Further Continuing Appropriations for FY 2007

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

J. Res. 20 (FY2007 continuing appropriations).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

227 votes, representing 114,970,785 people50.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

192 votes, representing 103,839,616 people45.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
YeaWon22750.6%
NayLost19245.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%