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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House vote: H.R. 3030 // July 17, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

Sponsor: Ann Wagner (R-MO)

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 (Sec. S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

406 votes, representing 236,447,692 people93.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

5 votes, representing 2,998,582 people1.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.4% 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
YeaWon40693.4%
NayLost51.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.4%