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. 3527 // May 17, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

S. 3527

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-MT)

, a wing) to another VA facility under certain circumstances. Specifically, the VA may transfer the name if (1) the original property was designated with its name by law; (2) the VA no longer offers benefits or services at the original property; (3) the other property is similar in type and purpose to the original property; (4) the other property is located in a different location or a different address from the original property within the town, city, or other local government area specified in the designation; and (5) such transfer occurs at least 30 days after the VA notifies Congress of the intent to transfer the name.

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

Won the vote · Yea

405 votes, representing 243,263,601 people93.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,231,063 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.1% 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
YeaWon40593.4%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.1%