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. 4465 // April 30, 2026Needed two-thirds to pass

S. 4465

Sponsor: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026. Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring foreign intelligence information that are directed at targets outside the United States. S.

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

261 votes, representing 159,530,229 people59.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

111 votes, representing 68,129,621 people25.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 14.6% 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
YeaWon26159.8%
NayLost11125.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken014.6%