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. 324 // May 18, 2017

H.Res. 324

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1039) to amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

230 votes, representing 132,394,310 people52.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

184 votes, representing 106,600,404 people42.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.0% 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
YeaWon23052.6%
NayLost18442.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.0%