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. 244 // March 19, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support for designation of a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians.

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-GA)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of, and the designation of, a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

395 votes, representing 213,462,250 people91.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 9.0% 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
YeaWon39591.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.0%