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. 645 // July 15, 2009

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3183) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Doris Matsui (D-CA)

R. 3183) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

237 votes, representing 123,435,215 people53.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

177 votes, representing 97,491,766 people42.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.8% 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
YeaWon23753.2%
NayLost17742.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.8%