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. 1517 // July 15, 2010

Providing for consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act

Sponsor: Doris Matsui (D-CA)

R. 5114) to extend the authorization for the national flood insurance program, to identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the program.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

239 votes, representing 125,155,817 people53.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

182 votes, representing 101,870,787 people43.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.3% 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
YeaWon23953.3%
NayLost18243.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.3%