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. 672 // September 3, 2025

H.Res. 672

Sponsor: H. Griffith (R-VA)

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res.

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

Won the vote · Yea

212 votes, representing 131,696,345 people49.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

208 votes, representing 125,637,899 people47.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.5% 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 0.6 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21249.4%
NayLost20847.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.5%