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

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House vote: H.Res. 762 // March 7, 2018

H.Res. 762

Sponsor: Liz Cheney (R-WY)

R. R. 1917) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule.

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 132,109,780 people52.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

185 votes, representing 107,782,803 people42.6%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
YeaWon22752.2%
NayLost18542.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%