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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S.J.Res. 8 // May 5, 2015

Motion to Table Veto Message to Accompany S.J. Res. 8

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-TN)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board and published December 15, 2014, relating to representation case procedures.

Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

96 votes, representing 233,034,010 people94.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 12,423,442 people5.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon9694.3%
NayLost35.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.7%