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.Con.Res. 61 // December 17, 2025

H.Con.Res. 61

Sponsor: Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

S. Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

216 votes, representing 134,186,330 people50.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

210 votes, representing 126,852,293 people47.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% 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
NayWon21650.3%
YeaLost21047.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%