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. 1244 // December 3, 2020

H.Res. 1244

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3884) to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

225 votes, representing 130,595,581 people51.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

160 votes, representing 92,820,404 people36.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.6% 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
YeaWon22551.7%
NayLost16036.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.6%