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. 260 // March 28, 2023

H.Res. 260

Sponsor: Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 (Lower Energy Costs Act, which provides for the exploration, development, importation, and exportation of energy resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals).

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 132,778,478 people50.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

203 votes, representing 120,642,044 people46.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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%
NayLost20346.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%