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. 114 // May 17, 2023

In the matter of George Santos.

Sponsor: Robert Garcia (D-CA)

This resolution expels Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

221 votes, representing 134,615,402 people51.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

204 votes, representing 121,168,556 people46.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.3% 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
YeaWon22151.4%
NayLost20446.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%