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. 419 // November 19, 2013

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1965) Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2728) Protecting States’ Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act

Sponsor: Rob Bishop (R-UT)

R. R. 2728) to recognize States' authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

223 votes, representing 123,886,745 people51.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 107,995,476 people44.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon22351.2%
NayLost19444.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%