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. 1155 // September 29, 2020Needed two-thirds to agree

H.Res. 1155

Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)

This resolution reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution and expresses the intention of the House that there be no disruptions by the President or any person in power to overturn the will of the people.

Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

397 votes, representing 230,199,351 people91.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

5 votes, representing 2,923,302 people1.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.7% 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
YeaWon39791.1%
NayLost51.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.7%