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 // September 10, 2024

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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

Won the vote · Yea

252 votes, representing 155,451,089 people58.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

149 votes, representing 90,348,359 people33.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.8% 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
YeaWon25258.3%
NayLost14933.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.8%