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. 4216 // September 2, 2025Needed two-thirds to pass

Made-in-America Defense Act

Sponsor: Sheri Biggs (R-SC)

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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 241,837,620 people90.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

20 votes, representing 12,197,106 people4.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.7% 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
YeaWon39590.7%
NayLost204.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.7%