In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

Activate to continue

Spoken For.
House vote: H.J.Res. 68 // July 18, 2023

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on October 27, 2006.

Sponsor: Lauren Boebert (R-CO)

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President George W. Bush on October 27, 2006, which blocks the property of certain persons contributing to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

381 votes, representing 229,145,539 people87.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

27 votes, representing 16,551,473 people6.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.1% 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
NayWon38187.6%
YeaLost276.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.1%