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. 973 // December 16, 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: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow for consideration or disposition of any resolution reported on the legislative day of December 16, 2009.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

226 votes, representing 117,349,710 people50.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

192 votes, representing 105,709,766 people45.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% 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
YeaWon22650.6%
NayLost19245.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%