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: S.J.Res. 19 // September 6, 2005Needed two-thirds to pass

Calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act

Sponsor: SAM BROWNBACK (R-KS)

S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act; and (3) urging all participating countries to abide by their Helsinki obligations. Calls upon the President to convey to all Helsinki signatories that respect for human rights, democratic principles, and economic liberty continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region covered by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

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

Won the vote · Yea

393 votes, representing 194,278,003 people90.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 9.3% 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
YeaWon39390.4%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.3%