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. 524 // March 26, 2014

Providing for consideration of H.R. 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act

Sponsor: Rob Bishop (R-UT)

R. 1459) to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 applies to the declaration of national monuments, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

230 votes, representing 129,090,032 people52.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

187 votes, representing 105,425,530 people43.1%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
YeaWon23052.7%
NayLost18743.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%