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. 799 // October 7, 2009

Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2997, Agriculture Appropriations FY 2010

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

R. 2997) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs 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 123,184,125 people53.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

180 votes, representing 99,196,028 people42.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon23753.1%
NayLost18042.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%