In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 131 // February 14, 2019

H.Res. 131

Sponsor: Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report on H.J.Res. 31 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

230 votes, representing 134,134,456 people52.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

196 votes, representing 115,194,281 people45.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% 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
YeaWon23052.7%
NayLost19645.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%