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. 39 // May 24, 2023House: Needed two-thirds to override the veto

H.J.Res. 39

Sponsor: Bill Posey (R-FL)

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022. , solar panels) that are completed in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, or Vietnam using parts and components manufactured in China that are not already subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order.

Foreign Trade and International Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

56 votes, representing 131,591,052 people50.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

41 votes, representing 105,678,503 people40.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5650.3%
NayLost4140.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.3%