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. 5923 // April 15, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023

Sponsor: Michael Lawler (R-NY)

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

383 votes, representing 234,896,508 people88.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

11 votes, representing 6,628,280 people2.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.4% 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
YeaWon38388.1%
NayLost112.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.4%