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. 722 // September 16, 2014

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 124) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-OK)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 124) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015.

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 125,900,142 people51.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

188 votes, representing 105,743,018 people43.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.3% 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
YeaWon22451.4%
NayLost18843.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%