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. 812 // November 14, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing sympathy and pledging to support the victims of the devastating flooding in southern Mexico

Sponsor: Linda Sánchez (D-CA)

Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating flooding affecting southern Mexico and conveys support to the people and government of Mexico. S. government to make available all appropriate assistance requested by the Mexican authorities.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

421 votes, representing 220,063,490 people96.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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
YeaWon42196.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%