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

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House vote: H.Con.Res. 203 // October 2, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.

Sponsor: MARK KIRK (R-IL)

Condemns the government of Iran for the arrest and imprisonment of Iranian union leaders Mahmoud Salehi and Mansour Osanloo and demands their immediate release. Expresses solidarity with the workers of Iran and stands with them, and with all Iranians, in their effort to bring political freedom and individual liberty to Iran. Calls on the Iranian regime to respect the right of Iranian workers to form independent associations and unions, as required by its membership in the International Labor Organization.

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

Won the vote · Yea

418 votes, representing 218,820,857 people96.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 536,071 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.5% 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
YeaWon41896.3%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.5%