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. 389 // May 21, 2019

H.Res. 389

Sponsor: Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1500 ( Consumers First Act) and H.R. 1994 (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019).

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 134,176,257 people52.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 111,641,266 people43.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.5% 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%
NayLost19043.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.5%