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

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House vote: H.Res. 221 // March 23, 2017

H.Res. 221

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of March 27, 2017, on the same day it is presented to the House. (Sec. 2) Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of March 26, 2017, for the Speaker of the House 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

227 votes, representing 130,510,662 people51.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 109,502,234 people43.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% 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
YeaWon22751.9%
NayLost18943.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%