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. 156 // March 1, 2017

H.Res. 156

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. R. 1009) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to review regulations.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

234 votes, representing 134,888,453 people53.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

180 votes, representing 104,501,313 people41.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.8% 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
YeaWon23453.6%
NayLost18041.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.8%