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. 1533 // December 10, 2008

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

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (relating to financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers) 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

224 votes, representing 115,020,181 people50.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

174 votes, representing 95,228,316 people41.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.5% 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
YeaWon22450.1%
NayLost17441.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.5%