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.J.Res. 65 // October 27, 2005

Disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Sponsor: RAY LAHOOD (R-IL)

Disapproves the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission as submitted by the President on September 15, 2005.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

324 votes, representing 160,061,864 people74.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

85 votes, representing 41,338,133 people19.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.3% 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
NayWon32474.5%
YeaLost8519.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.3%