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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S.J.Res. 57 // May 8, 2018

S. J. Res. 57

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and printed in the Congressional Record on December 6, 2017, relating to indirect auto lending and compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The rule provides guidance for compliance with fair lending requirements for third-party auto lenders.

Finance and Financial Sector Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

51 votes, representing 108,654,149 people42.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

47 votes, representing 136,878,345 people54.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 7.1 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5142.9%
NayLost4754.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%