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. 577 // October 24, 2017

H.Res. 577

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-GA)

R. R. 732) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

227 votes, representing 130,771,365 people52.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 110,186,003 people43.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon22752.0%
NayLost19043.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%