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.R. 1400 // September 25, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass

Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007

Sponsor: TOM LANTOS (D-CA)

Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 - Title I: Support for Diplomatic Efforts Relating to Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons - (Sec. N. Security Council to end Iran's uranium enrichment and nuclear weapons programs; (3) Security Council Resolution 1737 was a useful first step toward pressing Iran to end its nuclear weapons program; and (4) in light of Iran's continued defiance of the international community the Security Council should adopt additional measures against Iran, including measures to prohibit investments in Iran's energy sector.

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

Won the vote · Yea

397 votes, representing 207,705,343 people91.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

16 votes, representing 8,376,082 people3.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon39791.4%
NayLost163.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%