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. 548 // September 10, 2019

H.Res. 548

Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)

R. R. R.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

231 votes, representing 134,821,751 people52.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

196 votes, representing 115,041,580 people45.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.9% 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
YeaWon23152.9%
NayLost19645.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%