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

Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State.

Sponsor: DON YOUNG (R-AK)

Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska into the Union as the 49th state.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

375 votes, representing 198,566,761 people86.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 13.5% 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
YeaWon37586.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken013.5%