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. 540 // February 8, 2012

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3521, the Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

233 votes, representing 127,875,892 people53.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

179 votes, representing 99,282,475 people41.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.2% 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
YeaWon23353.4%
NayLost17941.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.2%