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

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House vote: H.Res. 821 // November 29, 2012

Providing for consideration of H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012

Sponsor: Richard Nugent (R-FL)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6429) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes; 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

236 votes, representing 129,647,164 people54.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

165 votes, representing 91,463,735 people38.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.7% 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
YeaWon23654.1%
NayLost16538.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.7%