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. 340 // June 30, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing the grave disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. that nullifies the protections afforded private property owners in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-GA)

Expresses disagreement with the majority opinion in Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al.

Law Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

365 votes, representing 180,801,942 people84.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

33 votes, representing 16,060,016 people7.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.4% 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
YeaWon36584.2%
NayLost337.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.4%