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. 539 // February 7, 2012

Providing for consideration of H.R. 3581, the Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2012

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. 3581) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

232 votes, representing 127,620,215 people53.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

177 votes, representing 98,173,904 people41.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.8% 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
YeaWon23253.2%
NayLost17741.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%