In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 558 // September 18, 2019

H.Res. 558

Sponsor: Norma Torres (D-CA)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1423 (Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act). The resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of September 20, 2019, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for FY2020.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

228 votes, representing 133,124,193 people52.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

196 votes, representing 115,047,519 people45.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.6% 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
YeaWon22852.3%
NayLost19645.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%