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

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H.J.Res. 69 // March 21, 2017

H.J. Res. 69

Sponsor: DON YOUNG (R-AK)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of the Interior on August 5, 2016, relating to non-subsistence takings of wildlife and public participation and closure procedures on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 107,868,705 people42.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

47 votes, representing 139,675,109 people55.5%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 7.1 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5242.9%
NayLost4755.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%