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. 365 // April 28, 2009

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of Rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reports from the Committee on Rules

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of the conference report on S.Con.Res. 13 (congressional budget) on the same day it is presented to the House.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

233 votes, representing 121,194,943 people52.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

191 votes, representing 104,925,887 people45.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% 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
YeaWon23352.2%
NayLost19145.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%