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. 688 // September 29, 2021

H.Res. 688

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of S. 1301 (Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act). It provides for the adoption of the text of a Rules Committee print as an amendment in the nature of a substitute (substituting the provisions of S. 1301 with provisions that suspend the public debt limit).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

214 votes, representing 126,079,374 people48.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

212 votes, representing 126,417,692 people49.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% 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 1.1 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21448.9%
NayLost21249.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%