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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H.J.Res. 117 // September 22, 2012

Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013

Sponsor: HAROLD ROGERS (R-KY)

Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2013. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2012 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (division A of P.L. 112-55), except for appropriations designated by Congress for disaster relief in such Act the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (division B of P.L.

Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

62 votes, representing 144,917,819 people60.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

30 votes, representing 63,719,092 people26.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 13.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon6260.5%
NayLost3026.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken013.0%