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. 681 // September 14, 2023

H.Res. 681

Sponsor: Michael Burgess (R-TX)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

215 votes, representing 130,905,639 people50.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

200 votes, representing 119,099,852 people45.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% 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
YeaWon21550.0%
NayLost20045.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%