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. 241 // March 23, 2023

H.Res. 241

Sponsor: Erin Houchin (R-IN)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5 (Parents Bill of Rights Act, which establishes rights of parents and guardians regarding the public elementary or secondary school education of their children and withholds federal education funds from local educational agencies and schools that fail to comply with the requirements of the bill).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

218 votes, representing 132,726,536 people50.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

205 votes, representing 121,935,521 people46.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.7% 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
YeaWon21850.7%
NayLost20546.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.7%