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. 27 // January 7, 2011

Relating to the status of certain actions taken by Members-elect.

Sponsor: DAVID DREIER (R-CA)

Requires specified rollcall votes recorded for Representative-elect Sessions and Representative-elect Fitzpatrick be deleted and the vote-totals for each of those rollcalls be adjusted accordingly, both in the Journal and in the Congressional Record. Ratifies the election of Representative-elect Sessions to a standing committee and his participation in its proceedings. Considers the measures delivered by him to the Speaker for referral as introduced.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

257 votes, representing 143,731,415 people60.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

159 votes, representing 83,254,595 people35.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.3% 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
YeaWon25760.6%
NayLost15935.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%