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

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House vote: H.Res. 918 // June 6, 2018

H.Res. 918

Sponsor: Rob Woodall (R-GA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3249) to authorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

223 votes, representing 129,876,826 people51.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

175 votes, representing 101,794,163 people40.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.5% 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
YeaWon22351.3%
NayLost17540.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.5%