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.Res. 1153 // June 8, 2022

H.Res. 1153

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2377) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7910) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for an increased age limit on the purchase of certain firearms, prevent gun trafficking, modernize the prohibition on untraceable firearms, encourage the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

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

Won the vote · Yea

215 votes, representing 128,071,991 people49.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

200 votes, representing 120,981,371 people46.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.8 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21549.2%
NayLost20046.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.4%