In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 587 // June 26, 2009

Providing for consideration of H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act

Sponsor: Doris Matsui (D-CA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2454) to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

232 votes, representing 120,587,511 people52.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 103,801,322 people44.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.3% 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
YeaWon23252.0%
NayLost18944.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.3%