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. 66 // February 14, 2013

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 273) to eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. 273) to eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

229 votes, representing 127,222,275 people52.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

194 votes, representing 108,229,279 people44.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.7% 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
YeaWon22952.6%
NayLost19444.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.7%