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. 658 // May 2, 2006Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

Sponsor: EDDIE JOHNSON (D-TX)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Water Day. Recognizes the importance of conserving and managing water resources for sustainable development, environmental integrity, eradication of poverty and hunger, human health, and overall quality of life in the United States and across the globe.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

397 votes, representing 205,544,171 people91.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

14 votes, representing 7,490,984 people3.3%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
YeaWon39791.3%
NayLost143.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.4%