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. 170 // March 16, 2011

Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 839, the HAMP Termination Act; H.R. 861, the NSP Termination Act

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. R. 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.

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 135,517,713 people57.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

180 votes, representing 94,307,573 people39.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.1% 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%
NayLost18039.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%