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. 526 // November 17, 2015

Providing for consideration of H.R. 1737, the Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act; providing for consideration of H.R. 511, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015; and for other purposes

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-OK)

R. R. 511) to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

245 votes, representing 138,932,022 people56.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

178 votes, representing 101,438,964 people41.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon24556.2%
NayLost17841.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%