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. 130 // April 19, 2021Needed two-thirds to agree

H.Res. 130

Sponsor: GREGORY MEEKS (D-NY)

This resolution condemns the actions taken by the governments of China and Hong Kong to put in place national security legislation that violates the freedoms and rights guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

418 votes, representing 248,107,477 people96.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 598,201 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.6% 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
YeaWon41896.2%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.6%