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. 3121 // July 10, 2008

Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007

Sponsor: MAXINE WATERS (D-CA)

Title I: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008 - (Sec. 104) Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Act) to extend the national flood insurance program (Program) though FY2013. (Sec.

Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

92 votes, representing 211,907,064 people92.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

6 votes, representing 13,986,544 people6.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.6% 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
YeaWon9292.3%
NayLost66.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%