In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.R. 4264 // September 11, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass

FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2012

Sponsor: JUDY BIGGERT (R-IL)

FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2012 - (Sec. 55% and 2% of the remaining insured principal balance (with certain adjustments) for certain periods. 05% the 30-year annual premium for an insured mortgage whose original principal obligation exceeds 95% of the remaining principal balance.

Housing and Community Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

390 votes, representing 215,197,906 people89.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

7 votes, representing 3,838,449 people1.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.6% 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
YeaWon39089.8%
NayLost71.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.6%