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. 144 // February 26, 2019

H.Res. 144

Sponsor: Norma Torres (D-CA)

J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

229 votes, representing 133,516,238 people52.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

193 votes, representing 113,395,816 people44.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.1% 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
YeaWon22952.4%
NayLost19344.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%