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

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House vote: H.R. 5525 // September 29, 2023

Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024

Sponsor: Byron Donalds (R-FL)

Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024 This bill provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies through October 31, 2023. It also makes various changes to immigration law, including by imposing limits on asylum eligibility. DIVISION A--CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 This division provides continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of October 31, 2023, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act.

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

Won the vote · Nay

232 votes, representing 138,402,457 people52.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

198 votes, representing 120,366,198 people46.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.1% 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
NayWon23252.9%
YeaLost19846.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.1%