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

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House vote: H.Res. 313 // April 9, 2025

H.Res. 313

Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-NC)

This resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H. Con. Res. 14, which establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

216 votes, representing 134,220,443 people50.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

215 votes, representing 129,924,321 people48.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.9% 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
YeaWon21650.3%
NayLost21548.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.9%