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

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House vote: H.Res. 200 // April 5, 2011

Providing for consideration of H.J.Res. 37, disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

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 135,518,837 people57.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

175 votes, representing 91,590,429 people38.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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%
NayLost17538.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%