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. 720 // July 14, 2022Needed two-thirds to agree

H.Res. 720

Sponsor: Sara Jacobs (D-CA)

This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks and violence carried out by ISIS-Mozambique in the Cabo Delgado Province and urges the government of Mozambique to take actions to counter violent extremism and protect its citizens.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

403 votes, representing 241,435,919 people92.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

17 votes, representing 10,405,850 people4.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.3% 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
YeaWon40392.7%
NayLost174.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.3%