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. 1534 // December 10, 2008

Providing for consideration of H.R. 7321, to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7321) to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

225 votes, representing 115,421,702 people50.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

180 votes, representing 98,605,645 people42.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22550.3%
NayLost18042.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.8%