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. 1298 // June 25, 2008

Providing for consideration of H.R. 2176, to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community

Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)

R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

226 votes, representing 115,437,394 people50.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 106,070,406 people46.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.5% 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
YeaWon22650.3%
NayLost19446.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.5%