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

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H.R. 1 // July 3, 2025

H.R. 1, as Amended

Sponsor: Jodey Arrington (R-TX)

This act reduces taxes, reduces or increases spending for various federal programs, increases the statutory debt limit, and otherwise addresses agencies and programs throughout the federal government. It is known as a reconciliation bill and includes legislation submitted by several congressional committees pursuant to provisions in the FY2025 congressional budget resolution (H Con. Res.

Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service. CRS gives each bill one topic, based on the bill as introduced. This one carries 240 subject terms, so it spans well beyond that single label.

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

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Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 116,222,990 people43.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

50 votes, representing 150,386,456 people56.4%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 6.4 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5043.6%
NayLost5056.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%