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. 495 // March 10, 2025Needed two-thirds to pass

Subterranean Border Defense Act

Sponsor: Elijah Crane (R-AZ)

S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Currently, CBP is only required to report once no later than one year after the plan's development.

Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

402 votes, representing 246,431,003 people92.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 579,619 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.4% 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
YeaWon40292.4%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.4%