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. 4275 // July 23, 2025Needed two-thirds to pass

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-MO)

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

399 votes, representing 244,163,997 people91.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

12 votes, representing 7,649,120 people2.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
YeaWon39991.6%
NayLost122.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%