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.Res. 161 // February 25, 2025

H.Res. 161

Sponsor: Erin Houchin (R-IN)

This resolution provides for the consideration of three measures. J. Res.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

217 votes, representing 134,653,963 people50.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

211 votes, representing 127,484,283 people47.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.7% 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
YeaWon21750.5%
NayLost21147.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.7%