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. 779 // September 13, 2012

Providing for consideration of H.R. 6213, the No More Solyndras Act

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

225 votes, representing 123,533,533 people51.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

177 votes, representing 98,137,072 people40.9%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
YeaWon22551.5%
NayLost17740.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.5%