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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Spoken For.
House vote: H.Res. 534 // December 16, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the importance of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq.

Sponsor: Michael Burgess (R-TX)

Supports an independent Iraqi judiciary and its efforts to serve the cause of justice in a free and democratic Iraq.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

408 votes, representing 201,140,284 people93.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 6.1% 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
YeaWon40893.6%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.1%