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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Spoken For.
House vote: H.Res. 196 // April 17, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

Sponsor: EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)

Supports World Water Day. Recognizes the importance of increasing access to safe drinking water and sanitation as well as the conservation and sustainable management of water resources. Urges an increased effort and the investment of greater resources by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal agencies towards providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the poor and very poor.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

393 votes, representing 204,524,060 people90.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

22 votes, representing 12,478,048 people5.5%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
YeaWon39390.0%
NayLost225.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%