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. 851 // December 14, 2021

H.Res. 851

Sponsor: BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)

This resolution finds Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena. The resolution further requires the Speaker of the House to certify the matter for prosecution and to take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

222 votes, representing 130,593,050 people50.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

208 votes, representing 124,345,079 people48.2%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
YeaWon22250.6%
NayLost20848.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.1%