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. 837 // December 4, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 710, with amendments.

Sponsor: JAY INSLEE (D-WA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 710 (Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act).

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

407 votes, representing 212,817,612 people93.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 437,158 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.2% 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
YeaWon40793.7%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.2%