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

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

Activate to continue

Spoken For.
House vote: H.Res. 178 // April 25, 2013

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Rob Bishop (R-UT)

R. 527 (Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act). Makes it in order for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions to suspend the rules on April 26, 2013.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

231 votes, representing 128,633,725 people53.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

177 votes, representing 98,201,035 people40.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.3% 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
YeaWon23153.2%
NayLost17740.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.3%