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

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House vote: H.Res. 382 // July 29, 2011

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of August 2, 2011, on the same day it is presented to the House.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

237 votes, representing 133,195,666 people56.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

185 votes, representing 96,879,436 people40.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% 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
YeaWon23756.2%
NayLost18540.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%