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. 196 // December 7, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program

Sponsor: JOHN MICA (R-FL)

Recognizes that volunteer pilots in the federal flight deck officer program are consummate quiet professionals that embody what is best in our national character. Applauds them for taking a stand against those who seek to harm the United States through acts of terrorism in the air. Expresses appreciation to such pilots on behalf of all U.S. citizens for their ongoing contribution to the security of the Nation and its air transportation system.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 203,630,600 people94.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,022,988 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.7% 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
YeaWon41394.8%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.7%