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

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House vote: H.Res. 803 // July 6, 2016

Providing for consideration of H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, 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

243 votes, representing 138,804,645 people55.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

180 votes, representing 103,105,469 people41.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon24355.8%
NayLost18041.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%