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

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House vote: H.Res. 1202 // July 22, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.

Sponsor: THOMAS DAVIS (R-VA)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. ) Supports the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day to improve the education, life skills, and employment potential of America's high school dropouts though public awareness, scholarships, higher education assistance, mentoring, and job development programs.

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

Won the vote · Yea

388 votes, representing 204,694,131 people89.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 10.9% 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
YeaWon38889.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.9%