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

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House vote: H.R. 459 // July 25, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2012

Sponsor: RON PAUL (R-TX)

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2012 - Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) complete, within 12 months of enactment of this Act, the required audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and of the Federal Reserve Banks; and (2) submit to Congress, within 90 days of audit completion, a detailed report of audit findings and conclusions. Repeals certain limitations placed upon such audit. Instructs the Comptroller General to audit and report on the review of loan files of homeowners in foreclosure in 2009 or 2010, required as part of the enforcement actions taken by the Board against supervised financial institutions.

Finance and Financial Sector Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

320 votes, representing 175,735,075 people73.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

93 votes, representing 52,160,502 people21.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon32073.3%
NayLost9321.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%