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.Con.Res. 131 // July 9, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of “In God we trust” in the Capitol Visitor Center

Sponsor: DANIEL LUNGREN (R-CA)

Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God we trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center, in accordance with an engraving plan setting forth the design and location of such engraving which is prepared by the AOC and approved by the House Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

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

Won the vote · Yea

410 votes, representing 218,846,854 people94.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

8 votes, representing 4,144,209 people1.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% 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
YeaWon41094.3%
NayLost81.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%