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. 869 // November 15, 2023

H.Res. 869

Sponsor: Thomas Massie (R-KY)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

225 votes, representing 134,045,040 people51.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

198 votes, representing 120,514,405 people46.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.7% 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
NayWon22551.2%
YeaLost19846.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.7%