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. 168 // February 13, 2009

Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1, Economic Stimulus

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

R. 1) making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

234 votes, representing 121,599,099 people52.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 106,701,372 people46.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.6% 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
YeaWon23452.4%
NayLost19446.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%