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. 788 // October 1, 2009

Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Appropriations FY 2010

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

234 votes, representing 121,588,941 people52.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

181 votes, representing 99,627,997 people42.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.7% 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
YeaWon23452.4%
NayLost18142.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.7%