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.J.Res. 165 // July 11, 2024

H.J.Res. 165

Sponsor: Mary Miller (R-IL)

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Education titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance and published on April 29, 2024. The final rule addresses Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. Among other elements, the rule establishes certain definitions related to sex-based harassment and establishes additional requirements for grievance procedures.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

210 votes, representing 130,169,837 people48.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

205 votes, representing 124,124,674 people46.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 1.2 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21048.8%
NayLost20546.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%