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

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House vote: H.R. 4256 // November 2, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

Investing in Main Street Act of 2021

Sponsor: Judy Chu (D-CA)

Investing in Main Street Act of 2021 This bill authorizes certain banking entities, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs.

Commerce 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 244,545,621 people94.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

10 votes, representing 6,241,702 people2.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.7% 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
YeaWon41394.8%
NayLost102.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.7%