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. 796 // July 5, 2016

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4768) Separation of Powers Restoration Act; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. 4768) to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

232 votes, representing 132,306,981 people53.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

168 votes, representing 96,130,525 people38.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.2% 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
YeaWon23253.2%
NayLost16838.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.2%