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

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House vote: H.R. 4476 // April 5, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021

Sponsor: Peter Meijer (R-MI)

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021 This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security. The bill also establishes the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within DHS's Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans.

Foreign Trade and International Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

342 votes, representing 204,868,998 people78.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

73 votes, representing 44,414,728 people17.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.3% 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
YeaWon34278.7%
NayLost7317.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%