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. 3527 // September 17, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass

To extend for two months the authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

Sponsor: BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend for two months, from September 30 to November 30, 2007, the authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).

Foreign Trade and International Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

347 votes, representing 181,512,114 people79.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

30 votes, representing 16,187,499 people7.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 13.0% 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
YeaWon34779.9%
NayLost307.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken013.0%