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. 838 // November 2, 2023

H.Res. 838

Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4821) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for FY2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4820) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for FY2024, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.

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

Won the vote · Yea

213 votes, representing 129,739,492 people49.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

203 votes, representing 120,848,401 people46.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.4 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21349.6%
NayLost20346.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%