In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 461 // June 22, 2023

H.Res. 461

Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

This resolution condemns using the facilities of a public elementary or secondary school that serves students to provide shelter for non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are not admitted into the United States.

Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

223 votes, representing 135,654,718 people51.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

201 votes, representing 119,456,153 people45.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% 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
YeaWon22351.8%
NayLost20145.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%