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

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House vote: H.R. 586 // April 7, 2025Needed two-thirds to pass

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

Sponsor: Nick LaLota (R-NY)

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an epidemiological study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations during the Vietnam era. S. residents.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

411 votes, representing 251,878,757 people94.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%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
YeaWon41194.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%