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. 771 // June 9, 2016

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending in September 30, 2017, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.

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

Won the vote · Yea

231 votes, representing 132,099,734 people53.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

170 votes, representing 97,484,782 people39.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.8% 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
YeaWon23153.1%
NayLost17039.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.8%