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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H.J.Res. 46 // March 26, 2019House: Needed two-thirds to override the veto

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

Sponsor: Joaquin Castro (D-TX)

-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

59 votes, representing 163,452,402 people64.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

41 votes, representing 91,241,489 people35.8%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5964.2%
NayLost4135.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%