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. 357 // May 9, 2019

H.Res. 357

Sponsor: Donna Shalala (D-FL)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 986 (Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019) and H.R. 2157 (Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

227 votes, representing 132,485,083 people52.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

191 votes, representing 112,067,683 people44.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% 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
YeaWon22752.0%
NayLost19144.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%