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. 239 // June 24, 2021

Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act

Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring payment from a veteran for any contraceptive item that is required to be covered by health insurance plans without a cost-sharing requirement.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

245 votes, representing 144,264,241 people55.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

181 votes, representing 108,113,371 people41.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% 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
YeaWon24555.9%
NayLost18141.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%