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. 326 // July 20, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Sponsor: ELTON GALLEGLY (R-CA)

Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly; and (4) guarantee domestic and foreign election monitor access. Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections. Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces.

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

Won the vote · Yea

416 votes, representing 205,250,250 people95.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 510,971 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon41695.5%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%