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.R. 1531 // February 9, 2026Needed two-thirds to pass

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Sponsor: Frank Lucas (R-OK)

S. interests. S.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

395 votes, representing 241,961,297 people90.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,201,061 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.8% 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
YeaWon39590.8%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.8%