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. 7375 // May 17, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

H.R. 7375

Sponsor: Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to update its payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer of VA educational assistance to a foreign institution of higher education that provides an approved course of education to eligible recipients and does not have an employer identification number or an account with a domestic bank.

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

390 votes, representing 234,067,915 people89.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

15 votes, representing 9,134,785 people3.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.6% 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
YeaWon39089.9%
NayLost153.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%