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.Res. 115 // March 1, 2011

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 44) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

J. Res. 44) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

241 votes, representing 135,467,355 people57.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

179 votes, representing 93,679,029 people39.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
YeaWon24157.1%
NayLost17939.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%