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

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House vote: H.Res. 778 // September 13, 2012

Providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 117, making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; H.R. 6365, the National Security and Job Protection Act

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

228 votes, representing 125,163,427 people52.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

174 votes, representing 96,537,349 people40.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.5% 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
YeaWon22852.2%
NayLost17440.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.5%