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

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House vote: H.Res. 994 // February 14, 2024

H.Res. 994

Sponsor: Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation on the amount certain married individuals can deduct for State and local taxes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration.

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 136,910,015 people51.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

195 votes, representing 120,541,745 people45.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
NayWon22551.4%
YeaLost19545.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%