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. 1275 // June 17, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.

Sponsor: Brian Higgins (D-NY)

Recognizes and honors the contributions of Timothy John Russert, Jr., as an award-winning political analyst. Expresses condolences upon his death to his wife, Maureen Orth, his son Luke, and his surviving family members and friends.

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

Won the vote · Yea

395 votes, representing 208,874,082 people91.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 9.0% 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
YeaWon39591.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.0%