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. 549 // October 17, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the importance of America's Waterway Watch program, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

Recognizes the importance of increasing maritime domain awareness. Encourages those who engage in recreational waterway activities to be aware and report suspicious activities to appropriate authorities. Supports the goals of the America's Waterway Watch program.

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

420 votes, representing 219,529,189 people96.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
YeaWon42096.6%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%