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. 3019 // May 21, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Federal Prison Oversight Act

Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-GA)

This act establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities. An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced.

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

392 votes, representing 240,087,158 people90.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,151,557 people0.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.5% 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
YeaWon39290.1%
NayLost20.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.5%