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. 223 // April 14, 2011

Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 34) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-SC)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

238 votes, representing 133,824,682 people56.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

183 votes, representing 96,040,803 people40.5%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
YeaWon23856.4%
NayLost18340.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%