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.J.Res. 110 // December 20, 2020Needed two-thirds to pass

Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: NITA LOWEY (D-NY)

Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 This joint resolution provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies through December 21, 2020. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2021 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 20, 2020.

Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

329 votes, representing 190,031,301 people75.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

65 votes, representing 38,290,106 people15.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.6% 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
YeaWon32975.2%
NayLost6515.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.6%