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.Con.Res. 222 // October 17, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Commending NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia on the celebration of its 90th anniversary on October 26 and 27, 2007

Sponsor: JO ANN DAVIS (R-VA)

Congratulates and commends the men and women of NASA Langley Research Center for their accomplishments and role in inspiring the American people.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

421 votes, representing 220,133,314 people96.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.1% 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
YeaWon42196.9%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%