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. 538 // September 27, 2017

H.Res. 538

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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

Won the vote · Yea

223 votes, representing 128,438,885 people51.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 110,302,584 people43.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.1% 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
YeaWon22351.1%
NayLost19043.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.1%