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.R. 2922 // November 12, 2013Needed two-thirds to pass

To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds

Sponsor: George Holding (R-NC)

Extends through December 29, 2019, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect, in any state, the Justices of the Supreme Court, any official guest of the Supreme Court, and any officer or employee of the Supreme Court performing official duties.

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

Won the vote · Yea

399 votes, representing 221,944,111 people91.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 1,712,321 people0.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon39991.7%
NayLost30.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.6%