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. 83 // March 22, 2017

H.J.Res. 83

Sponsor: Bradley Byrne (R-AL)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses.

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

50 votes, representing 105,608,060 people42.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 2.3% 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 8.0 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5042.0%
NayLost4855.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%