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. 2514 // May 17, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

S. 2514

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-UT)

This bill designates the Provo Veterans Center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Orem, Utah, as the Col. Gail S. Halvorsen "Candy Bomber" Veterans Center.

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

404 votes, representing 242,669,660 people93.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 594,556 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.6% 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
YeaWon40493.2%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%