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. 400 // January 25, 2023Needed two-thirds to pass

Investing in Main Street Act of 2023

Sponsor: Judy Chu (D-CA)

This bill authorizes certain banking entities to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs. The current limit is 5%.

Commerce Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

411 votes, representing 247,188,642 people94.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

13 votes, representing 7,899,513 people3.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% 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
YeaWon41194.4%
NayLost133.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%