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. 94 // February 5, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Consumer Protection Week.

Sponsor: RUBEN HINOJOSA (D-TX)

Supports the goals and ideals of the Ninth Annual National Consumer Protection Week. Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon various individuals and organizations to provide citizens with the information necessary to effectively protect themselves against consumer fraud. Encourages all citizens to take an active role in protecting their personal information and to take advantage of consumer protection information.

Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

398 votes, representing 208,146,764 people91.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 8.4% 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
YeaWon39891.6%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.4%