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

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House vote: H.Res. 316 // June 22, 2011

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2021) to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1249) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform

Sponsor: Richard Nugent (R-FL)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2021) to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1249) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

215 votes, representing 121,033,425 people51.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 99,099,665 people41.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.2% 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
YeaWon21551.0%
NayLost18941.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.2%