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. 701 // April 27, 2016

Providing for consideration for H.R. 701, the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. 4498) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.

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 136,132,826 people54.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

181 votes, representing 103,841,263 people41.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.6% 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
YeaWon23854.7%
NayLost18141.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.6%