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. 727 // October 21, 2021

Relating to the consideration of House Report 117–152 and an accompanying resolution.

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

Rept. 117-152 from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, and (2) the accompanying resolution that finds Stephen K. Bannon in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

221 votes, representing 130,061,121 people50.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

205 votes, representing 122,533,680 people47.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.0% 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
YeaWon22150.4%
NayLost20547.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%