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. 5 // January 6, 2009

Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Sponsor: STENY HOYER (D-MD)

Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 110th Congress as the Rules for the 111th Congress, with amendments. (Sec. 2) Amends Rule II (Other Officers and Officials) to require the House Inspector General to provide investigative and advisory services to the House and joint entities in a manner consistent with government-wide standards. Amends Rule X (Organization of Committee) to require the Committee on Homeland Security to review and study on a primary and continuing basis all government activities, programs, and organizations related to homeland security that fall within its primary legislative jurisdiction.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

249 votes, representing 129,658,469 people55.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

174 votes, representing 95,917,285 people41.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
NayWon24955.9%
YeaLost17441.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%