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. 472 // February 5, 2014

Providing for consideration of H.R. 2954, to authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey certain property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Island National Monument; and providing for consideration of H.R. 3964, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act

Sponsor: Rob Bishop (R-UT)

R. R. 3964) to address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

226 votes, representing 126,905,936 people51.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

196 votes, representing 110,537,704 people45.2%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
YeaWon22651.9%
NayLost19645.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%