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. 1568 // July 29, 2010

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposes

Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)

R. 5893) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore.

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

Won the vote · Yea

233 votes, representing 121,884,972 people51.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

182 votes, representing 102,266,152 people43.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% 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
YeaWon23351.9%
NayLost18243.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%