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.Res. 1028 // June 30, 2020

H.Res. 1028

Sponsor: Joseph Morelle (D-NY)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2 (Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act or the INVEST in America Act).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

222 votes, representing 128,655,463 people50.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

183 votes, representing 106,253,117 people42.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.0% 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
YeaWon22250.9%
NayLost18342.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.0%