In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 1038 // April 10, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Department’s employees for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to protect and secure our Nation.

Sponsor: BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)

Recognizes the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Honors DHS's dedicated public servants for their extraordinary service in helping preserve the safety and security of the American people.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

406 votes, representing 214,518,150 people93.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 1,592,588 people0.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.9% 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
YeaWon40693.4%
NayLost30.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.9%