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 // July 21, 2026

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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

Won the vote · Yea

219 votes, representing 135,613,136 people50.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

201 votes, representing 121,493,019 people45.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.6% 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
YeaWon21950.9%
NayLost20145.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.6%