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.Res. 1051 // September 6, 2018

H.Res. 1051

Sponsor: Ken Buck (R-CO)

R. 6691) to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of "crime of violence", and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

225 votes, representing 131,024,017 people51.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

179 votes, representing 104,272,965 people41.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.1% 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
YeaWon22551.7%
NayLost17941.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.1%