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

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House vote: H.R. 5763 // January 20, 2026Needed two-thirds to pass

Main Street Parity Act

Sponsor: Roger Williams (R-TX)

This bill lessens the financing requirements for certain Small Business Administration loans to small businesses for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion, including the acquisition of land. Specifically, the bill reduces the amount of equity a borrower must provide by 5% of the total cost for loans for limited or single-purpose properties.

Commerce Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

383 votes, representing 234,249,887 people87.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

8 votes, representing 4,999,262 people1.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.3% 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
YeaWon38387.9%
NayLost81.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.3%