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. 223 // April 29, 2015

Consideration of (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for FY ending Sept. 30, 2016 and providing for consideration of (H.R. 2029) making appropriations for military construction, the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for FY ending Sept. 30, 2016

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2029) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 4, 2015, through May 11, 2015.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

240 votes, representing 136,189,603 people55.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

186 votes, representing 105,981,803 people42.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.0% 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
YeaWon24055.1%
NayLost18642.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%