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

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House vote: Amendment // January 15, 2026

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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

Won the vote · Yea

395 votes, representing 241,803,068 people90.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

22 votes, representing 13,476,753 people5.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon39590.7%
NayLost225.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%