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. 5407 // June 23, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

Sponsor: Susan Wild (D-PA)

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act This bill requires the Department of Education to encourage institutions of higher education to develop and implement evidence-based comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

397 votes, representing 238,149,228 people91.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

16 votes, representing 9,591,776 people3.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon39791.5%
NayLost163.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%