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. 748 // November 13, 2014

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5682) to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5682) to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

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

Won the vote · Yea

233 votes, representing 130,739,689 people53.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

185 votes, representing 104,525,710 people42.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% 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
YeaWon23353.4%
NayLost18542.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%