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. 64 // December 17, 2025

H.Con.Res. 64

Sponsor: James McGovern (D-MA)

S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela 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

213 votes, representing 132,372,462 people49.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

211 votes, representing 127,467,724 people47.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.3 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon21349.7%
YeaLost21147.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%