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

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

Activate to continue

Spoken For.
House vote: H.Con.Res. 254 // December 17, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.

Sponsor: Mary Fallin (R-OK)

Recognizes the centennial of Oklahoma statehood and wishes its people another 100 years of continued growth, prosperity, and achievement.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

403 votes, representing 210,809,913 people92.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 511,440 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.0% 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
YeaWon40392.8%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.0%