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. 98 // January 26, 2012

Motion to Proceed to Consider H.J. Res. 98

Sponsor: Tom Reed (R-NY)

Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.

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

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

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Won the vote · Nay

52 votes, representing 136,848,857 people57.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

44 votes, representing 89,265,854 people37.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.7% 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
NayWon5257.1%
YeaLost4437.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.7%