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

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House vote: H.Res. 414 // May 19, 2021

H.Res. 414

Sponsor: Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)

This resolution directs the Office of the Attending Physician to update the mask-wearing guidance (consistent with public guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

218 votes, representing 128,608,012 people49.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

210 votes, representing 125,108,009 people48.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.1 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21849.9%
NayLost21048.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%