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

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House vote: H.Con.Res. 408 // June 13, 2006Needed two-thirds to agree

Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.

Sponsor: DAN BURTON (R-IN)

Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; (2) working to secure a democratic and equal Afghanistan; (3) its commitment to reducing poverty, aiding counternarcotics efforts, and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free Afghanistan; and (4) its three-pronged commitment to Afghanistan of diplomacy, development, and defense. Commends the leadership of former Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Jacques Chretien and Paul Martin and current Prime Minister Stephen Harper for their commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom. Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 211,965,558 people94.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.9% 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
YeaWon40994.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.9%