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

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House vote: H.Res. 1131 // March 25, 2026

H.Res. 1131

Sponsor: Erin Houchin (R-IN)

R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res.

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

Won the vote · Yea

214 votes, representing 133,014,319 people49.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

210 votes, representing 126,916,452 people47.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.1 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21449.9%
NayLost21047.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%