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

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House vote: H.Res. 748 // December 10, 2019

H.Res. 748

Sponsor: Joseph Morelle (D-NY)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 729 (Tribal Coastal Resiliency 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 131,953,281 people51.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 110,953,761 people43.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% 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%
NayLost18943.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%