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. 231 // April 30, 2015

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1732); providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 11); and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 43)

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. 1732) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con.

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 136,229,296 people55.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

174 votes, representing 99,315,951 people40.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.7% 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%
NayLost17440.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.7%