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. 1085 // March 17, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

H.R. 1085

Sponsor: NANCY PELOSI (D-CA)

S. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 244,755,733 people94.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

12 votes, representing 7,314,278 people2.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.3% 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
YeaWon41394.9%
NayLost122.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%