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. 923 // June 3, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.

Sponsor: Michele Bachmann (R-MN)

Congratulates Minnesota on its 150th anniversary and its contributions to America's economy and heritage.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

363 votes, representing 192,818,837 people84.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 16.0% 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
YeaWon36384.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken016.0%