In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: S. 4834 // December 6, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-TX)

This act reauthorizes through FY2024 (1) the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, and (2) the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program.

Crime and Law Enforcement 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 247,622,666 people95.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 615,282 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.7% 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
YeaWon41395.1%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.7%