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. 962 // December 10, 2009

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)

R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

239 votes, representing 124,140,604 people53.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

183 votes, representing 100,616,316 people43.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.1% 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
YeaWon23953.5%
NayLost18343.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%