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. 68 // January 22, 2026

H.Con.Res. 68

Sponsor: James McGovern (D-MA)

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from 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

215 votes, representing 133,716,222 people50.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

215 votes, representing 129,820,014 people48.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.2% 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
NayWon21550.2%
YeaLost21548.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.2%