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

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House vote: H.Res. 1235 // June 11, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of men and women who fought and won World War II

Sponsor: Steve Scalise (R-LA)

Supports the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day (June 6, 2008). Recognizes, honors, and thanks the veterans who served on D-Day for their spirit, courage, and sacrifice.

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 214,673,127 people93.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 6.5% 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
YeaWon40693.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.5%