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. 6503 // December 11, 2023Needed two-thirds to pass

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II

Sponsor: SAM GRAVES (R-MO)

This act temporarily extends specific Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs and activities through March 8, 2024. TITLE I—FEDERAL AVIATION PROGRAMS (Sec. 101) This section extends through March 8, 2024, the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

376 votes, representing 226,217,334 people86.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

15 votes, representing 9,327,960 people3.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.0% 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
YeaWon37686.4%
NayLost153.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.0%