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. 3941 // July 19, 2023

Schools Not Shelters Act

Sponsor: Marcus Molinaro (R-NY)

S. national ( alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry. Specifically, this bill shall apply to the facilities of (1) public elementary or secondary schools, and (2) institutions of higher education.

Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

222 votes, representing 135,153,197 people51.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

201 votes, representing 119,541,615 people45.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.7% 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
YeaWon22251.6%
NayLost20145.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.7%