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. 4285 // September 18, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019

Sponsor: Anthony Brindisi (D-NY)

Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 This bill extends through FY2020 specified Department of Veterans Affairs programs and services, including those related to vendee loans, beneficiary travel, and maintenance of a regional office in the Philippines. The bill extends through FY2021 the authority to fund financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

417 votes, representing 243,943,220 people95.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 491,145 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% 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
YeaWon41795.8%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%