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. 24 // February 9, 2023

H.J.Res. 24

Sponsor: James Comer (R-KY)

This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.

Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

260 votes, representing 157,612,415 people60.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

162 votes, representing 96,165,718 people36.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% 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
YeaWon26060.2%
NayLost16236.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%