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. 134 // February 12, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security for their efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation

Sponsor: Christopher Carney (D-PA)

Recognizes the employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their efforts and contributions to protect the nation.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

412 votes, representing 215,223,679 people94.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.3% 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
YeaWon41294.7%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%