In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.R. 357 // December 12, 2023

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

Sponsor: Ben Cline (R-VA)

This bill requires, subject to a limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be issued and signed by an individual who was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.

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

218 votes, representing 132,673,228 people50.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

203 votes, representing 120,705,836 people46.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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
YeaWon21850.7%
NayLost20346.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%