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. 420 // November 20, 2013

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1900) to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the sitting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Michael Burgess (R-TX)

R. 1900) to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects.

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

Won the vote · Yea

223 votes, representing 123,975,945 people51.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 108,506,484 people44.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% 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%
NayLost19544.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%