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. 34 // April 5, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the life and contributions of Yogi Bhajan, a leader of Sikhs, and expressing condolences to the Sikh community on his passing

Sponsor: TOM UDALL (D-NM)

Honors the life and accomplishments of Yogi Bhajan on behalf of the Sikh community. Extends condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and the Sikh communities around the world on his death on October 6, 2004.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

405 votes, representing 200,337,087 people93.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.8% 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
YeaWon40593.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.8%