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. 409 // September 22, 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: DAVID DREIER (R-CA)

Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of a measure making continuing appropriations for FY2012 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

240 votes, representing 134,785,387 people56.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

180 votes, representing 94,308,555 people39.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
YeaWon24056.8%
NayLost18039.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%