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. 891 // May 16, 2018

H.Res. 891

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

R. 5698) to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. R.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

229 votes, representing 133,280,039 people52.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

185 votes, representing 107,537,963 people42.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon22952.6%
NayLost18542.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%