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. 460 // June 25, 2019

H.Res. 460

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

R. R. 3351) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

225 votes, representing 131,295,614 people51.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 111,457,601 people43.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.7% 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
YeaWon22551.6%
NayLost19043.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.7%