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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H.Con.Res. 86 // June 23, 2026

H. Con. Res. 86

Sponsor: Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran. S.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

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Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 142,861,890 people53.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

48 votes, representing 116,736,595 people43.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5053.6%
NayLost4843.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%