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

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House vote: H.R. 7328 // December 20, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018

Sponsor: Susan Brooks (R-IN)

This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes several programs and entities relating to public health emergency preparedness and response; the bill also specifies requirements for certain over-the-counter drugs that are marketed without an approved application, including fees for associated manufacturing facilities and orders.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

367 votes, representing 213,331,826 people84.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

9 votes, representing 5,271,002 people2.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 13.7% 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
YeaWon36784.2%
NayLost92.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken013.7%