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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House vote: H.J.Res. 88 // December 7, 2023

H.J.Res. 88

Sponsor: Lisa McClain (R-MI)

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Education titled Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and published on July 10, 2023. The rule creates a new income-driven repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

210 votes, representing 127,805,852 people48.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

189 votes, representing 112,639,318 people43.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 1.2 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21048.8%
NayLost18943.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.1%