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. 456 // May 20, 2009

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 627) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 627 (Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

247 votes, representing 128,595,555 people55.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

180 votes, representing 99,340,787 people42.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.8% 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
YeaWon24755.4%
NayLost18042.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.8%