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

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House vote: H.Res. 727 // February 6, 2018

H.Res. 727

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

236 votes, representing 137,520,827 people54.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

188 votes, representing 109,399,105 people43.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% 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
YeaWon23654.3%
NayLost18843.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%