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. 7081 // May 11, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022

Sponsor: Jesus Garcia (D-IL)

Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make efforts to secure debt relief for Ukraine. S. representatives to international financial institutions to advocate for such institutions to (1) immediately suspend all debt service payments owed by Ukraine to the respective institution, (2) provide concessional financial assistance to Ukraine, and (3) provide economic support for refugees from Ukraine (including refugees of African descent) and the countries receiving such refugees.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

356 votes, representing 213,304,612 people81.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

54 votes, representing 32,798,213 people12.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
YeaWon35681.9%
NayLost5412.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%