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. 1225 // June 9, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support for designation of June 2008 as "National Safety Month".

Sponsor: DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)

Expresses support for the designation of National Safety Month. Recognizes the contributions of the National Safety Council and its ongoing commitment to raising awareness about the need for the implementation of safe practices in our schools and jobs.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

379 votes, representing 200,705,924 people87.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 12.6% 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
YeaWon37987.4%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken012.6%