In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 715 // September 9, 2014

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5078) Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 644) relating to the release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Sponsor: Rob Bishop (R-UT)

R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res.

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 128,352,672 people52.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

179 votes, representing 100,919,271 people41.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.3% 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
YeaWon22952.4%
NayLost17941.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.3%