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. 6245 // April 16, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023

Sponsor: J. Hill (R-AR)

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders. S. financial institutions to close reported accounts and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign 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

419 votes, representing 256,876,172 people96.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

4 votes, representing 2,335,072 people0.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon41996.3%
NayLost40.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%