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.Res. 1009 // February 14, 2024

Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

Sponsor: Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

212 votes, representing 131,415,455 people49.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

208 votes, representing 126,016,183 people47.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.7 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21249.3%
NayLost20847.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%