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. 356 // July 14, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in London, England, on July 7, 2005.

Sponsor: HENRY HYDE (R-IL)

Condemns the July 7, 2005, terrorist attacks in London, England. Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals killed and expresses sympathies to those individuals who were injured in the attacks. Joins with President George W. Bush in expressing the solidarity of the people and government of the United States with the people and government of the United Kingdom.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

416 votes, representing 205,691,055 people95.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.3% 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
YeaWon41695.7%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%