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. 1338 // July 25, 2023Needed two-thirds to pass

SAT Streamlining Act

Sponsor: Cathy Rodgers (R-WA)

S. market access for geostationary and non-geostationary orbital satellites. Geostationary orbital satellites maintain a stationary position in orbit while non-geostationary satellites move in relation to the Earth's surface; these satellites may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services.

Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

163 votes, representing 97,762,356 people37.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

250 votes, representing 151,112,885 people57.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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 12.6 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon16337.4%
YeaLost25057.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%