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. 797 // June 23, 2016

H.Res. 797

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; 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 132,708,835 people53.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

176 votes, representing 100,709,587 people40.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.2% 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
YeaWon23253.3%
NayLost17640.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.2%