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.Res. 1167 // May 1, 2008

Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

R. R. 493 (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008); and (3) a bill to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.

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

Won the vote · Yea

226 votes, representing 115,606,256 people50.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

190 votes, representing 104,058,821 people45.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.4% 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
YeaWon22650.3%
NayLost19045.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.4%