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: S. 1910 // July 27, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-MT)

Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out specified major medical facility projects during FY2021. The bill also indicates the maximum amount that can be spent on each project.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 244,166,385 people94.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

7 votes, representing 4,585,349 people1.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.5% 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
YeaWon41394.7%
NayLost71.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.5%