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. 7 // March 29, 2023

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

Sponsor: Paul Gosar (R-AZ)

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

Emergency Management 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

68 votes, representing 158,999,159 people60.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

23 votes, representing 73,303,008 people28.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon6860.8%
NayLost2328.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.2%