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. 7153 // May 17, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act

Sponsor: Mike Bost (R-IL)

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a plan for the modernization of the information technology systems of the Veterans Benefits Administration over the next five fiscal years.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

403 votes, representing 242,002,938 people92.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 1,805,755 people0.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.4% 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
YeaWon40392.9%
NayLost30.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.4%