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. 436 // June 12, 2019

H.Res. 436

Sponsor: Norma Torres (D-CA)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2740 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

232 votes, representing 135,302,918 people53.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 110,698,569 people43.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
YeaWon23253.1%
NayLost18943.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%