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. 6602 // December 20, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass

H.R. 6602

Sponsor: FRANK LOBIONDO (R-NJ)

This bill reauthorizes the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route through FY2025.

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

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

Won the vote · Yea

382 votes, representing 222,299,244 people87.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

9 votes, representing 5,186,144 people2.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.2% 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
YeaWon38287.8%
NayLost92.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.2%