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.J.Res. 71 // October 1, 2013Needed two-thirds to pass

District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Sponsor: ANDER CRENSHAW (R-FL)

District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Allows the District of Columbia to expend local funds under the heading "District of Columbia Funds" for such programs and activities under title IV of H.R. 2786 (113th Congress), as reported by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, at the rate set forth under "District of Columbia Funds--Summary of Expenses" as included in the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-127), as modified as of the date of the enactment of this joint resolution. Provides such appropriations under the authority and conditions as provided under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (division F of P.L.

Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

163 votes, representing 90,437,850 people37.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

265 votes, representing 147,736,240 people61.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 12.6 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon16337.4%
YeaLost26561.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%