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. 616 // June 11, 2014

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4800) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, FY 2015; (H.R. 4457) America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act; and (H.R. 4453) Permanent S Corporation Built-in Gains Recognition Period Act

Sponsor: Michael Burgess (R-TX)

R. R. R.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

224 votes, representing 125,753,549 people51.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 109,236,800 people44.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% 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
YeaWon22451.4%
NayLost19444.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%