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

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House vote: H.Con.Res. 372 // June 23, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month

Sponsor: CAROLYN KILPATRICK (D-MI)

Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Black Music Month (June 2008); (2) honors the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, musicians, composers, and producers have made to this country; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music.

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

Won the vote · Yea

353 votes, representing 187,668,443 people81.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 18.3% 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
YeaWon35381.7%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken018.3%