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. 98 // March 6, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the life and achievements of the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior

Sponsor: DONALD PAYNE (D-NJ)

Honors the life and achievements of Dr. John Garang de Mabior. Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to a lasting peace in the Republic of the Sudan, and calls for full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Urges: (1) the people of Southern Sudan and its leaders to continue to support Dr. Garang's vision for a new Sudan; and (2) the full commitment of the United States, the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, and the League of Arab States to support Dr. Garang's vision for a new Sudan by endorsing democratic elections throughout Sudan in 2009.

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

Won the vote · Yea

410 votes, representing 214,731,555 people94.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 536,071 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.3% 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
YeaWon41094.5%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.3%