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. 7314 // April 27, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

AXIS Act

Sponsor: Andy Barr (R-KY)

This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any other Chinese entity has provided support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The report must address specified matters, including any efforts to (1) help Russia's government or Russian entities evade sanctions or export controls, (2) provide Russia with technology to support Russia's military or intelligence capabilities, or (3) further Russia's disinformation and propaganda efforts.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

386 votes, representing 231,728,933 people89.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 1,775,805 people0.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.3% 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
YeaWon38689.0%
NayLost30.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.3%