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. 229 // March 9, 2007

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 720) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)

R. 720 (Water Quality Financing Act of 2007).

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

Won the vote · Yea

229 votes, representing 116,620,168 people51.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

179 votes, representing 96,619,991 people42.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.2% 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
YeaWon22951.3%
NayLost17942.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.2%