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. 167 // March 15, 2011

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 48) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) 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 135,136,748 people57.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

181 votes, representing 94,858,991 people40.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% 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
YeaWon24157.0%
NayLost18140.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%