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. 1212 // March 25, 2010

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1586 to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients, and for other purposes

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

R. 1586) to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

231 votes, representing 120,991,357 people51.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 106,085,445 people45.2%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
YeaWon23151.6%
NayLost19045.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%