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. 487 // February 26, 2014

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3865) Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2804) All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act or the ALERT Act; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. R. 2804) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish information about rules on the Internet, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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

Won the vote · Yea

224 votes, representing 125,662,323 people51.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

192 votes, representing 108,243,992 people44.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.4% 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
YeaWon22451.3%
NayLost19244.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.4%