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

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House vote: H.J.Res. 74 // July 18, 2023

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 16, 2012.

Sponsor: Paul Gosar (R-AZ)

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Barack Obama on May 16, 2012, which blocks the property of certain persons threatening the peace, security, or stability of Yemen.

Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

393 votes, representing 236,464,719 people90.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

27 votes, representing 16,314,465 people6.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
NayWon39390.4%
YeaLost276.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%