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. 1149 // April 16, 2024

H.Res. 1149

Sponsor: Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)

R. 6323) to modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res.

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

Won the vote · Yea

214 votes, representing 132,661,146 people49.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

208 votes, representing 125,918,579 people47.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.2 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21449.8%
NayLost20847.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.0%