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.R. 1704 // May 7, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass

Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019

Sponsor: Michael McCaul (R-TX)

S. economic and commercial interests in that country. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for matters relating to international economics and business matters in foreign policy.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

400 votes, representing 233,787,599 people91.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

16 votes, representing 9,641,511 people3.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.4% 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
YeaWon40091.8%
NayLost163.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.4%