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.R. 1029 // October 19, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

Free Veterans from Fees Act

Sponsor: W. Steube (R-FL)

Free Veterans from Fees Act This bill waives the application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

421 votes, representing 249,570,890 people96.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 1,634,066 people0.6%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
YeaWon42196.8%
NayLost30.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%