In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: S. 643 // June 13, 2005Needed two-thirds to pass

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 to reauthorize State mediation programs

Sponsor: PAT ROBERTS (R-KS)

Amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY2010 for State mediation programs.

Agriculture and Food Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

371 votes, representing 183,675,207 people85.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,129,759 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 14.0% 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
YeaWon37185.5%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken014.0%