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.R. 1159 // March 22, 2023Needed two-thirds to pass

H.R. 1159

Sponsor: Ann Wagner (R-MO)

-Taiwan relationship. ) Current law requires the State Department to conduct a one-time review of its guidance governing relations with Taiwan and report to Congress on this review. Under this bill, the State Department must review that guidance and report to Congress every two years while the guidance is in effect.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

404 votes, representing 243,243,318 people92.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

7 votes, representing 4,207,531 people1.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.4% 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
YeaWon40492.9%
NayLost71.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.4%