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. 415 // June 4, 2019

H.Res. 415

Sponsor: Donna Shalala (D-FL)

R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens.

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

Won the vote · Yea

219 votes, representing 127,721,971 people50.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

203 votes, representing 119,195,152 people46.8%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
YeaWon21950.1%
NayLost20346.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%