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

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House vote: Amendment // July 23, 2024

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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

Won the vote · Nay

266 votes, representing 161,648,127 people60.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

147 votes, representing 91,515,004 people34.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.0% 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
NayWon26660.6%
YeaLost14734.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.0%