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: H.Con.Res. 16 // January 25, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Congratulating the people of Ukraine and Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine and his commitment to democracy and reform

Sponsor: HENRY HYDE (R-IL)

Commends the people and Government of Ukraine for their commitment to democracy and their determination to end the political crisis in that country in a peaceful and democratic manner. Congratulates: (1) the people and Government of Ukraine for ensuring a free and fair runoff presidential election; and (2) Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine. S.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

392 votes, representing 193,631,371 people90.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 510,971 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.6% 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
YeaWon39290.1%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.6%