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. 199 // December 8, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United States

Sponsor: Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)

S. Army to the citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States. Commends the efforts and contributions of such soldiers and the sacrifices of their families.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

400 votes, representing 213,236,747 people91.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 8.1% 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
YeaWon40091.9%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.1%