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. 189 // October 22, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Act of 2008

Sponsor: WILLIAM PASCRELL (D-NJ)

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Act of 2008 - Establishes the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey as a unit of the National Park System. Sets forth conditions concerning the establishment of the Park. Specifies the boundaries of the Park.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

256 votes, representing 131,777,386 people58.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

122 votes, representing 66,357,896 people29.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 12.8% 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
YeaWon25658.0%
NayLost12229.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken012.8%