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

Congratulating the people and Government of Italy et al. upon the successful completion of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy

Sponsor: HENRY HYDE (R-IL)

Commends Italy, the Torino Olympic Organizing Committee, and the International Olympic Committee for the successful completion of the 2006 Winter Games. Congratulates the United States Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, and all international athletes for their outstanding performances. Expresses gratitude to the volunteers and others who made the Games safe and successful.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 212,061,533 people94.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.8% 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
YeaWon40994.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%