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. 488 // June 9, 2025Needed two-thirds to agree

Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.

Sponsor: Gabe Evans (R-CO)

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

280 votes, representing 172,787,685 people64.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

113 votes, representing 67,800,973 people25.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.8% 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
YeaWon28064.8%
NayLost11325.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.8%