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. 163 // September 24, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as "National Job Corps Day".

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

Supports the designation of National Job Corps Day. Encourages state and local governments to observe the day with appropriate activities that promote Job Corps awareness.

Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 219,885,096 people94.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

4 votes, representing 2,414,811 people1.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
YeaWon41394.8%
NayLost41.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%