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. 847 // November 7, 2023

H.Res. 847

Sponsor: Erin Houchin (R-IN)

R. 4664) making appropriations for financial services and general government for FY2024.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

217 votes, representing 132,075,311 people50.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

204 votes, representing 121,352,152 people46.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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
YeaWon21750.5%
NayLost20446.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%