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. 403 // November 13, 2013

Providing for consideration of H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013, and providing for consideration of H.R. 982, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2013

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. R. 982) to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

224 votes, representing 124,502,804 people51.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 108,549,458 people44.9%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
YeaWon22451.4%
NayLost19544.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%