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. 8289 // May 8, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-MO)

This act temporarily extends specific Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs and activities through May 17, 2024. TITLE I--FEDERAL AVIATION PROGRAMS (Sec. 101) This section extends through May 17, 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

385 votes, representing 235,582,697 people88.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

24 votes, representing 15,202,847 people5.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.9% 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
YeaWon38588.4%
NayLost245.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.9%