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: Amendment // November 2, 2023

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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

Won the vote · Nay

226 votes, representing 134,515,732 people51.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

189 votes, representing 115,506,724 people44.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% 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
NayWon22651.4%
YeaLost18944.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%