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 30, 2023

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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

Won the vote · Nay

221 votes, representing 134,615,809 people51.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

204 votes, representing 121,228,775 people46.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.2% 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
NayWon22151.4%
YeaLost20446.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%