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

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House vote: Amendment // November 15, 2019

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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

Won the vote · Nay

229 votes, representing 134,002,042 people52.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

188 votes, representing 110,221,012 people43.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.1% 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
NayWon22952.6%
YeaLost18843.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.1%