In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 482 // July 11, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.

Sponsor: ELTON GALLEGLY (R-CA)

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States strongly supports the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland; (2) political leaders of Northern Ireland, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern should be commended for acting in the best interest of the people of Northern Ireland by forming this government; (3) May 8, 2007, will be remembered as an historic day and an important milestone in cementing peace and unity for Northern Ireland and an example for nations around the world plagued by internal conflict; and (4) the United States stands ready to support this new government and to work with the people of Northern Ireland as they strive for lasting peace.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 215,731,053 people94.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 536,071 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.8% 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
YeaWon41394.9%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.8%