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

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House vote: H.R. 884 // June 10, 2025

H.R. 884

Sponsor: August Pfluger (R-TX)

S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.

Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

266 votes, representing 164,278,618 people61.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

148 votes, representing 89,243,328 people33.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon26661.6%
NayLost14833.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%