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. 1384 // July 31, 2008

Providing for consideration of H. R. 6599, Military Consruction and Veterans’ Affairs Appropriations, FY 2009

Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)

R. 6599) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.

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

Won the vote · Yea

243 votes, representing 124,942,271 people54.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

181 votes, representing 98,872,769 people43.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% 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
YeaWon24354.4%
NayLost18143.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%