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. 371 // April 28, 2009

H.Res. 371

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

Res. 13 (congressional budget). Authorizes the Chair to postpone further consideration of the conference report to such time as may be designated by the Speaker of 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

240 votes, representing 125,017,360 people53.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

179 votes, representing 98,351,202 people42.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
YeaWon24053.9%
NayLost17942.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%