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. 1741 // December 1, 2010

Providing for consideration of H.J.Res. 101, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-CO)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

236 votes, representing 123,759,640 people52.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

172 votes, representing 96,132,342 people41.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.3% 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
YeaWon23652.7%
NayLost17241.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.3%