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. 4581 // May 15, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024

Sponsor: Ashley Hinson (R-IA)

Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 This act expands the scope of the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to include research and activities to prevent stillbirths.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

408 votes, representing 249,879,150 people93.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 1,821,180 people0.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.6% 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
YeaWon40893.7%
NayLost30.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.6%