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. 45 // June 21, 2023House: Needed two-thirds to override the veto

H.J.Res. 45

Sponsor: Bob Good (R-VA)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Education on October 12, 2022, that suspends federal student loan payments and discharges debt.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

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Won the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 113,623,671 people43.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

46 votes, representing 142,335,118 people54.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.2% 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 6.6 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5243.4%
NayLost4654.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%