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.Res. 148 // April 6, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: JUDY BIGGERT (R-IL)

States that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month; and (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 202,093,444 people94.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,129,759 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.4% 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%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.4%