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. 1727 // February 6, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act

Sponsor: David Trone (D-MD)

This act extends the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission until October 1, 2031.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

427 votes, representing 261,697,033 people98.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,238,604 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.4% 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
YeaWon42798.2%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.4%