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. 3058 // June 5, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass

Public Land Communities Transition Act of 2007

Sponsor: PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)

Public Land Communities Transition Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2011 for the making of payments to units of general local government in which entitlement lands are located. Provides for 80% funding in FY2008, 90% funding in FY2009, and the making of full payments in FY2010 and FY2011. (Sec. 3) Sets forth provisions for the making of transition payments for FY2008-FY2011 to eligible states, U.S. territories, and counties previously receiving payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.

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 · Nay

193 votes, representing 104,999,361 people45.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

218 votes, representing 112,417,196 people48.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 4.3 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon19345.7%
YeaLost21848.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%