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. 385 // October 23, 2013

Providing for consideration of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013

Sponsor: Daniel Webster (R-FL)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources.

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 124,984,786 people51.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 108,130,045 people44.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
YeaWon22551.6%
NayLost19444.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%