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

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Spoken For.
House vote: H.Res. 1114 // June 3, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.

Sponsor: Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. ) Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation. Requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Arbor Day.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

364 votes, representing 193,257,054 people84.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 15.9% 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
YeaWon36484.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken015.9%