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. 619 // November 15, 2017

H.Res. 619

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 2017.

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

Won the vote · Yea

235 votes, representing 135,556,241 people53.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

191 votes, representing 110,581,832 people44.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% 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
YeaWon23553.9%
NayLost19144.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%