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. 1197 // May 15, 2008

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

224 votes, representing 114,597,470 people49.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 106,232,982 people46.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.1 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22449.9%
NayLost19546.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.8%