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

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House vote: H.Res. 774 // November 6, 2021

H.Res. 774

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5376 (provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to a broad array of areas, including education, labor, child care, health care, taxes, immigration, and the environment). (H.R.

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 130,231,854 people50.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

213 votes, representing 127,052,859 people49.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.2% 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
YeaWon22150.5%
NayLost21349.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.2%