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. 192 // May 23, 2024

H.R. 192

Sponsor: August Pfluger (R-TX)

S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.

Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

262 votes, representing 161,844,895 people60.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

143 votes, representing 86,551,936 people32.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.8% 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
YeaWon26260.7%
NayLost14332.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.8%