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. 677 // September 26, 2007

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 52) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

Res. 52 (FY2008 Continuing Resolution).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

220 votes, representing 111,711,350 people49.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

192 votes, representing 103,743,985 people45.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.8 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22049.2%
NayLost19245.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.2%