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. 650 // October 23, 2019

H.Res. 650

Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4617 (Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy Act or the SHIELD Act).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

226 votes, representing 131,919,933 people51.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

180 votes, representing 105,947,985 people41.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.6% 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
YeaWon22651.8%
NayLost18041.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%