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. 869 // December 13, 2007

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 69) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 69 (FY2008 Continuing Resolution).

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

Won the vote · Yea

222 votes, representing 112,538,885 people49.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

184 votes, representing 99,333,579 people43.7%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. The winning side fell 0.5 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22249.5%
NayLost18443.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.8%