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. 42 // March 20, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

Sponsor: CAROLYN MCCARTHY (D-NY)

Honors the heroic service and sacrifice of the 6,500 glider pilots of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

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 220,005,095 people96.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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
YeaWon42196.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%