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. 396 // June 22, 2017

H.Res. 396

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-OK)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients, and providing for consideration of motions 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

233 votes, representing 134,423,419 people53.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

179 votes, representing 103,753,975 people41.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.3% 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%
NayLost17941.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%