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

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House vote: H.Res. 756 // October 3, 2023

H.Res. 756

Sponsor: Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4394) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for FY2024. Further, the bill provides for consideration of the bill (H.R.

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 132,681,146 people50.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

208 votes, representing 123,673,333 people47.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.0% 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%
NayLost20847.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%