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

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House vote: H.Res. 378 // June 13, 2017

H.Res. 378

Sponsor: Ken Buck (R-CO)

R. 2581) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1094) to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

229 votes, representing 131,840,582 people52.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 110,037,873 people43.8%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
YeaWon22952.4%
NayLost19043.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.8%