In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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S.J.Res. 18 // April 9, 2025

S.J.Res. 18

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-SC)

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions and published on December 30, 2024. , overdrafts) at very large financial institutions. Under the rule, these institutions must (1) cap overdraft charges at $5; (2) with justification, cap charges at a higher amount; or (3) handle overdrafts as credit and comply with applicable Truth in Lending Act disclosure requirements.

Finance and Financial Sector Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 120,496,159 people45.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

48 votes, representing 146,113,288 people54.8%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 4.8 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5245.2%
NayLost4854.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%