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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H.J.Res. 42 // March 14, 2017

H. J. Res. 42

Sponsor: KEVIN BRADY (R-TX)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Labor on August 1, 2016, relating to establishing, for state unemployment compensation program purposes, occupations that regularly conduct drug testing.

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

51 votes, representing 107,327,853 people42.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

48 votes, representing 140,215,962 people55.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 7.3 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5142.7%
NayLost4855.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%