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. 6865 // March 29, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

Sponsor: PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)

S. Coast Guard, including appropriations for acquiring icebreaker vessels. It also revises a variety of requirements concerning the Coast Guard's personnel, operations, infrastructure, and environmental compliance.

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

371 votes, representing 222,202,605 people85.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

45 votes, representing 27,454,522 people10.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.1% 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
YeaWon37185.3%
NayLost4510.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.1%