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. 37 // February 13, 2019

H.J.Res. 37

Sponsor: Ro Khanna (D-CA)

S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. S.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

248 votes, representing 145,073,666 people57.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

177 votes, representing 103,743,581 people40.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.3% 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
YeaWon24857.0%
NayLost17740.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%