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. 531 // November 19, 2015

Providing for consideration of H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (American SAFE) Act of 2015

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4038) to require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees.

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 137,884,581 people55.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

182 votes, representing 103,666,396 people41.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.3% 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
YeaWon24355.8%
NayLost18241.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%