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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H.J.Res. 52 // July 19, 2005House: Needed two-thirds to pass

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Sponsor: TOM LANTOS (D-CA)

Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Foreign Trade and International Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

97 votes, representing 212,331,507 people98.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 191,175 people0.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon9798.8%
NayLost10.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.1%