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. 567 // July 28, 2021

H.Res. 567

Sponsor: Joseph Morelle (D-NY)

This resolution sets forth rules for consideration of H.R. 4346 making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; consideration of H.R. 4373 making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and consideration of H.R.

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

Won the vote · Yea

201 votes, representing 118,726,986 people46.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

192 votes, representing 114,640,635 people44.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.5% 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 4.0 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon20146.0%
NayLost19244.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.5%