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

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House vote: H.Res. 280 // April 27, 2017

H.Res. 280

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. 1694) to require additional entities to be subject to the requirements of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

226 votes, representing 130,672,418 people52.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

192 votes, representing 111,252,729 people44.2%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
YeaWon22652.0%
NayLost19244.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.8%