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. 4140 // January 28, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass

To designate the Port Angeles Federal Building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the “Richard B. Anderson Federal Building”.

Sponsor: NORMAN DICKS (D-WA)

Designates the federal building located at 138 West First Street, Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richard B. Anderson Federal Building."

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

388 votes, representing 205,094,693 people89.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.7% 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
YeaWon38889.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.7%