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. 555 // April 29, 2014

Providing for consideration of H.R. 4414, Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014

Sponsor: Michael Burgess (R-TX)

R. 4414) to clarify the treatment under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees.

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 126,886,789 people51.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 106,515,160 people43.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% 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
YeaWon22651.8%
NayLost18943.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%