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. 293 // April 18, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week.

Sponsor: Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH)

Supports the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week. Acknowledges the diligent efforts of our major federally funded community service and volunteer programs. Recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of dedicated and caring individuals who have chosen to serve others through volunteerism.

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

Won the vote · Yea

411 votes, representing 214,777,047 people94.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
YeaWon41194.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%