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. 370 // July 23, 2015

Providing for consideration of H.R. 3009, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-GA)

R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

243 votes, representing 137,775,589 people55.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

174 votes, representing 99,215,865 people40.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.1% 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
YeaWon24355.7%
NayLost17440.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.1%