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. 462 // October 7, 2015

Providing for consideration of H.R. 3192, the Homebuyers Assistance Act and providing for proceedings during the period from October 12, 2015, through October 19, 2015

Sponsor: Steve Stivers (R-OH)

R. 3192) to provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from October 12, 2015, through October 19, 2015.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

238 votes, representing 135,088,034 people54.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

181 votes, representing 103,077,845 people41.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
YeaWon23854.6%
NayLost18141.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%