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. 848 // December 14, 2021

Relating to the consideration of House Report 117–216 and an accompanying resolution.

Sponsor: Jamie Raskin (D-MD)

This resolution provides for the consideration of a report from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol that recommends Mark Meadows be cited for contempt of Congress.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

220 votes, representing 129,484,388 people50.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

210 votes, representing 125,486,254 people48.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22050.2%
NayLost21048.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.1%