In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 466 // October 8, 2015

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 538) the “Native American Energy Act” and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 702) to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Sponsor: Bradley Byrne (R-AL)

R. R. 702) to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

244 votes, representing 138,449,802 people56.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

183 votes, representing 104,266,540 people42.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.8% 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
YeaWon24456.0%
NayLost18342.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.8%