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

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House vote: H.R. 4203 // April 10, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass

Combat Online Predators Act

Sponsor: Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

Combat Online Predators Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to increase the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 238,156,483 people94.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,146,696 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
YeaWon40994.0%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%