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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H.J.Res. 27 // April 18, 2023House: Needed two-thirds to override the veto

H.J. Res. 27

Sponsor: SAM GRAVES (R-MO)

S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction and protected.

Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

53 votes, representing 114,376,123 people43.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 124,738,242 people47.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 6.3 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5343.7%
NayLost4347.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.6%