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. 1503 // September 26, 2008

Rule waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (making FY2009 supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance) on the same day it is presented to the House.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

222 votes, representing 113,603,583 people49.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

198 votes, representing 108,273,503 people47.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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 0.5 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22249.5%
NayLost19847.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%