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: S. 2393 // May 20, 2026Needed two-thirds to pass

Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

This act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during FY2026. The act specifies the maximum amount that may be spent on the project and details that the project consists of the construction of a new bed tower, clinical building expansion, consolidated administrative building and warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

405 votes, representing 247,960,380 people93.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

5 votes, representing 3,260,651 people1.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.8% 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
YeaWon40593.0%
NayLost51.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%