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.R. 5882 // June 8, 2012

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: ANDER CRENSHAW (R-FL)

S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control; (7) the Offices of the Secretary and of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; (8) miscellaneous items; (9) the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account; and (10) official mail costs. Makes appropriations to the House of Representatives for FY2013 for: (1) salaries and/or expenses of the House leadership offices, committees (including the Committee on Appropriations), officers and employees; and (2) Members' representational allowances.

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

Won the vote · Yea

207 votes, representing 114,052,046 people47.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 104,271,408 people43.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 2.4 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon20747.6%
NayLost18943.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.9%