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. 1153 // October 2, 2020

Condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent.

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)

S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It also calls on the Department of Homeland Security to fully cooperate with investigations about, and take other actions related to, medical procedures in one of its detention centers.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

232 votes, representing 134,622,835 people53.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

157 votes, representing 90,775,210 people35.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.8% 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
YeaWon23253.3%
NayLost15735.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.8%