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. 239 // March 14, 2007

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 985, Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act

Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)

R. 985 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007).

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 113,673,963 people50.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

197 votes, representing 106,200,422 people46.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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
YeaWon22450.0%
NayLost19746.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%