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.Con.Res. 30 // April 27, 2023

H.Con.Res. 30

Sponsor: Matt Gaetz (R-FL)

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from Somalia, other than those assigned to protect the U.S. embassy in Somalia, within 365 days of the adoption of this concurrent resolution.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

321 votes, representing 191,974,569 people73.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

102 votes, representing 62,447,484 people23.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
NayWon32173.4%
YeaLost10223.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%