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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H.R. 2095 // October 1, 2008

Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2008

Sponsor: JAMES OBERSTAR (D-MN)

Division A: Rail Safety - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 - (Sec. , in Pueblo, Colorado. Title I: Railroad Safety Improvements - (Sec.

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

74 votes, representing 182,008,550 people79.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

24 votes, representing 44,781,317 people19.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon7479.3%
NayLost2419.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.2%