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

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House vote: H.Res. 539 // December 1, 2015

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8), the “North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015”; the joint resolutions (S.J. Res.23) and (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval of certain EPA rules regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines.

Sponsor: Michael Burgess (R-TX)

R. J. Res.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

242 votes, representing 137,293,615 people55.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

179 votes, representing 102,154,094 people41.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.1% 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
YeaWon24255.5%
NayLost17941.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%