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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H.J.Res. 100 // December 1, 2022

H.J.Res. 100

Sponsor: Donald Payne (D-NJ)

This joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

80 votes, representing 189,026,282 people72.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

15 votes, representing 58,647,902 people22.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon8072.6%
NayLost1522.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%