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. 780 // January 8, 2026

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

Sponsor: James McGovern (D-MA)

R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

224 votes, representing 135,471,680 people50.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

202 votes, representing 125,528,580 people47.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% 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
YeaWon22450.8%
NayLost20247.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%