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. 15 // January 11, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Mourning the passing of President Gerald Rudolph Ford and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of the United States

Sponsor: VERNON EHLERS (R-MI)

Expresses appreciation for the public service of President Gerald Rudolph Ford.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

423 votes, representing 220,959,802 people97.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon42397.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%