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. 1441 // September 18, 2008

Providing for consideration of H.R. 3036, to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)

R. 3036) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

227 votes, representing 116,345,016 people50.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

188 votes, representing 102,865,206 people44.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% 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
YeaWon22750.7%
NayLost18844.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%