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. 701 // October 3, 2007

Providing for consideration of H.R. 928, to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Betty Sutton (D-OH)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 928 (Improving Government Accountability Act).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

216 votes, representing 109,990,764 people48.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

192 votes, representing 103,759,196 people45.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.9% 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 1.6 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21648.4%
NayLost19245.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.9%