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. 83 // February 1, 2023

H.Res. 83

Sponsor: Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H. Con. Res.

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 132,511,851 people50.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

209 votes, representing 124,178,603 people47.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.9% 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
YeaWon21850.6%
NayLost20947.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%