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. 456 // May 31, 2023

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3746) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling.

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-OK)

R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits, rescinds unobligated funds, and expands work requirements for federal programs).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

241 votes, representing 145,878,783 people55.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

187 votes, representing 111,530,796 people42.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.6% 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
YeaWon24155.7%
NayLost18742.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%