In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 134 // March 19, 2021Needed two-thirds to agree

H.Res. 134

Sponsor: Andy Levin (D-MI)

This resolution condemns the military coup that took place in Burma (Myanmar) on February 1, 2021. It also calls on the Burmese military to (1) release all those detained arbitrarily in the coup, (2) restore all forms of communications, and (3) return to power all members of the civilian government.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

398 votes, representing 235,823,121 people91.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

14 votes, representing 8,435,259 people3.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.3% 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
YeaWon39891.4%
NayLost143.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%