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

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House vote: H.Res. 210 // March 21, 2017

H.Res. 210

Sponsor: Bradley Byrne (R-AL)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

233 votes, representing 134,199,122 people53.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

186 votes, representing 107,713,722 people42.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.8% 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
YeaWon23353.4%
NayLost18642.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.8%