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. 438 // December 12, 2013

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.J.Res. 59, making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; providing for proceedings during the period from December 14, 2013, through January 6, 2014

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; providing for proceedings during the period from December 14, 2013, through January 6, 2014.

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

Won the vote · Yea

227 votes, representing 126,194,022 people52.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 108,523,469 people44.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% 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
YeaWon22752.1%
NayLost19544.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%