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

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S.J.Res. 11 // June 21, 2023Senate: Needed two-thirds to override the veto

Shall the Joint Resolution Pass, the Objections of the President of the United States to the Contrary Notwithstanding?

Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-NE)

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards (88 Fed. Reg. 4296) and published on January 24, 2023.

Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 110,249,414 people42.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

50 votes, representing 151,464,601 people57.9%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 7.9 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5042.1%
NayLost5057.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%