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. 1776 // December 17, 2010

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 105) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-CO)

J. Res. 105) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011.

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

Won the vote · Yea

184 votes, representing 96,978,466 people41.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

159 votes, representing 88,753,022 people37.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 20.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 8.7 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon18441.3%
NayLost15937.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken020.9%