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.R. 4974 // May 19, 2016

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017

Sponsor: Charles Dent (R-PA)

S. share of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and base closures and realignments. The bill also provides appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans benefit and health care programs, Departmental Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

372 votes, representing 212,528,884 people85.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 30,186,737 people12.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% 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
NayWon37285.4%
YeaLost5212.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%